Preservation Award Winner: 96 Compo Road South

WestportNow presents the second installment in a series of photos of the 10 winners of the Historic District Commission 2008 Preservation Awards to be handed out in a Town Hall ceremony at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20. The house at 96 Compo Road South is owned by Peter Harrar and Elizabeth Sacksteder. HDC officials said it was selected in recognition of the “excellent care and maintenance” of the historic property. The HDC said the Joseph Bennett House (c.1760) is the town’s largest gambrel-roofed residence dating from the 18th century. “By retaining most of its original 18th century styling and 19th century additions, the house is prominent reminder of Westport’s architectural history,” the HDC said. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com