As the home of many artists, it’s no surprise that Westport has a long history with The New Yorker magazine .
Between 1925 and 1989, 16 local illustrators designed 761 covers. An amazing 44 of those actually show Westport scenes.
One is particularly relevant today:
Albert Hubbell’s version of the Compo Beach pavilion graced the August 20, 1973 issue — almost exactly 51 years before today.
How much has changed since then — at the beach, and in Westport and the world? How much has not?
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