Each week, I try to make sure that our Photo Challenge is recognizable by many Westporters. That means it should be visible from a well-traveled street, at a spot like a beach or Longshore, or at a popular store or restaurant.
Last week’s Photo Challenge checked none of those boxes.
But a dozen “06880” readers knew immediately where it was.
Jennifer Kobetitsch’s image showed a dilapidated, abandoned cast iron fountain, surrounded by weeds and woods. (Click here to see.)
Of course: Baron’s South!
The large old fountain can indeed be found in the 22-acre town-owned park, accessible (to those who know) off Compo Road South and Imperial Avenue.
In addition to hills, trees and meadows, Baron’s South includes Golden Shadows — the baron’s “mansion” — and several other nearby buildings.
The baron — perfume magnate Baron Walter von Langendorff — and his wife bought the property in 1941. “Golden Shadows” is named for one of his signature products. The couple also owned the 32-acre property on the other side of the Post Road, now also owned by the town, and called Winslow Park.
Congratulations to Diane Silfen, Chip Stephens, Lynn Untermeyer Miller, Molly Alger, Morley Boyd, Andrew Colabella, Seth Schachter, Sal Liccione, Micheal Simso, Jonathan McClure, Dana Kuyper and Karen Schwam. If we awarded prizes for our Photo Challenge, you’d get a bottle of the baron’s best perfume.
This week’s Photo Challenge is (once again) visible from a well-traveled street. If you know where in Westport this is, click “Comments” below.
(Photo/Bob Weingarten)
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hmmmm- could this be at the Caryl & Edna Haskins Preserve – off Sasco Creek ?
Former animal farm by Clapboard and Morningside?
The nether reaches of Winslow Park?
Nope – no one has yet come close.
Earthplace
A residence on Country Road/Lane off No COmpo?
CHT Church preschool outdoor space on Church and Elm?
Yes, Pam! The Christ & Holy Trinity Church playground, accessible from the Elm Street parking lot. Good job!
library grounds
Wakeman Town Farm
Riverside Park?
wow. still no answer??
Greens Farms Church Community Playground