Preservation Award Winner: 81 Compo Road South

The Westport Historic District Commission will honor Daniel and Julie Krulewitch, the owners of the house at 81 Compo Road South, at a Town Hall ceremony Saturday, Sept. 16. The commission is honoring owners of 10 Westport properties for their work in rehabilitating, adapting, or preserving structures.  Known as the Ozias Bennett/William Thomas House, this 1786/1894 Federal/Queen Anne has earned its owners the award in recognition of their significant efforts to restore the house to the Queen Anne style of 1894.  According to the Historic District Commission, “it took courage to remove the inappropriate 20th century additions.” It added, “the respect for its architectural integrity and period detail gives this historic house the prominence it deserves.”  This is the fifth in a WestportNow series highlighting the winning properties. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com