[MassHistPres] House in Westport in Need of Rescue - revised

[Anne Louro]

I agree with Anne, that this an earlier period house, however with my
limited info on the property ( I live in a nearby community) I'm not
sure if this is an important factor. Is this house for sale? The
building is on a large parcel of land, whose primary use is that of a
beer brewery. The historic residence is adjacent to the brewery
building. Has the land been subdivided? If not, then I can understand
(not agree with) the rationale of a property owner not wishing to
maintain a building in which there is no related use to the property's
operation; with the easy option being demolition. If it is not for sale,
is there a way to incorporate the building into part of the brewery
operation? Land caretaker, special events, weddings.....

 

Anne Louro

 

 

From: masshistpres-bounces at cs.umb.edu
[mailto:masshistpres-bounces at cs.umb.edu] On Behalf Of Jane Loos
Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 11:53 AM
To: masshistpres at cs.umb.edu
Subject: [MassHistPres] House in Westport in Need of Rescue - revised

 

This email is sent to request advice and hopefully introductions to
businesses or private people who may be interested in a handsome 1850's
house on the Historic Inventory of  Westport, Massachusetts. The
Westport Historical Commission (WHC) invoked a delay in its proposed
demolition.  

 

The property is located at 98 Horseneck Road, Westport MA.  One of the
architects formerly on WHC visited the site and made the following
comments-- "It is a charming house and could be restored. Despite the
neglected condition of the house, the frame appears to be in good shape.
"

 

Recent photos attached.

 

Many thanks   Jane Loos, WHC Secretary   

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