Have you ever wanted to peek inside 29 North Avenue — the tiny house on the left heading north toward Staples High School, now lovingly renovated by Annette Norton (and chronicled last spring on “06880”)?
29 North Avenue
What about the oldest house in Westport — built around 1683 on what is now Long Lots Road, and the only pre-1700s structure still in town?
The oldest home in Westport. (Photo/Larry Untermeyer)
Maybe a tour of 39 Cross Highway, the extensively remodeled home near the corner of Weston Road that recently won a Historic District Commission Preservation Award?
39 Cross Highway
Or — further up Cross Highway — a barn that stood when the British marched by on their way to Danbury, and is now a handsome/funky/very cool artists’ studio?
Cross Highway barn.
This fall, you can see all of them.
In one day.
The 4 unique properties are part of “06880”‘s first-ever “Historic Homes Tour.” The event — Sunday, November 5 (2 to 5 p.m.) — is a perfect event for our hyper-local blog.
“06880” often celebrates Westport’s rich history. We honor homeowners who preserve the past, while enhancing their neighborhoods by giving new life to old properties.
“06880” tells stories. As you explore all 4 houses, you’ll learn the stories behind each one.
Homeowners, and members of “06880”‘s board of directors, will point out cool aspects of each home. We’ll answer questions. You’ll get a brochure explaining the 4 houses too.
Our friends at KMS Team at Compass are sponsoring the “Historic Homes of ‘06880’ tour.”
Tickets are $60 each, $100 for 2. Proceeds help fund “06880”‘s work — which, as always, chronicles Westport’s past, present and future.
Click here for tickets. It’s our “Donate” page. Please note “Historic Homes of ‘06880’” with your order.’
Questions? Email 06880blog@gmail.com.
I am very happy to have these house on the tour. I have been admiring them from the outside. Thank you in advance to the home owners for graciously allowing the public into their home.
Dan, we need an edit feature so we can go back and fix our own typos, lol (houses/homes)