by CT Trust | Nov 30, 2020 | Easements, Organization
Written by Edward F. Gerber I am often asked why I donated a Preservation Easement on my 1760s house (and outbuildings), commonly referred to as the Sturges-Wright house in Westport. Had I taken leave of my senses? My answer is always quite simple. This property is an...
by CT Trust | Nov 19, 2020 | Demolition
The extant buildings of the former Hotchkiss mill complex date from the mid-1880s to the mid-1920s. The facade along Water Street follows the curve of the road and is made up of four separate two- and three-story buildings. Both buildings are contributing to the Water...
by CT Trust | Nov 13, 2020 | Education, Event, Press
Deputy Director Christopher Wigren reflects on two years since his book was published and the continuing book talk “tour” during a pandemic. In 2018 Preservation Connecticut (then called the Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation) published...
by CT Trust | Nov 9, 2020 | Funding, Organization, Press
Preservation Connecticut recently awarded Vibrant Communities Initiative grants to support preservation planning in two Connecticut cities. The grants, using Historic Preservation Technical Assistance Grant funding from the State Historic Preservation Office through...
by CT Trust | Nov 9, 2022 | Funding
Maintenance and Repair Grant for Religious Properties At least once per year, Preservation Connecticut has funding in the form of 1:1 matching grants of up to $15,000 available for religious places. To be eligible to apply, organizations must have a 501 (c) (3) IRS...
by CT Trust | Oct 30, 2020 | Demolition
1,692 square foot residence, built 1921. Contributing resource to the Compo-Owenoke Historic District. Posted 10/27/2020 Send objection letter to Westport Building Department, 515 Post Road East, Westport, CT 06880. Email Jordan Sorensen with...
by CT Trust | Oct 30, 2020 | Demolition
5,490 square foot commericial building built c.1931. Contributing resource to the South End National Register District. Posted 9/25/2020 Email Jordan Sorensen with...
by CT Trust | Oct 28, 2020 | Education, Event
Join us for “Talking About Preservation” on Wednesday 11/4 at noon to hear about Modern architecture and its importance to the character of Connecticut and historic preservation. We will have three experts this week: Jenny Scofield, National Register Coordinator at...
by CT Trust | Oct 27, 2020 | Demolition
2,382 square foot house built c.1875. J. H. Bartholemew House, a contributing resource to the Stony Creek National Register District. Posted 9/30/2020 Email Jordan Sorensen with...
by CT Trust | Oct 25, 2020 | Event, Press
The judges panel selected thirty-five images of Connecticut barns in four categories: black and white, color, detail, and smartphone. Included in this selection is “Best in Show,” Connie Mendolia’s “Tobacco Barn at Harvest Time, Glastonbury CT.” The exhibit also...
by CT Trust | Oct 19, 2020 | Education, Event
Join us for “Talking About Preservation” on Wednesday 10/28 at noon when Elisabeth Moore, Executive Director at the Connecticut Farmland Trust will discuss the preservation of agricultural properties throughout the state. She will focus on several success stories and...
by CT Trust | Oct 14, 2020 | Education, Event
Join us for “Talking About Preservation” on Wednesday 10/21 at noon when Erin Fink, Architectural Preservationist at the State Historic Preservation Office, will talk about the Historic Homes Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program. You won’t want to miss this if you...
by CT Trust | Oct 9, 2020 | Demolition
3,324 square foot house built c.1860. See interior photos on the Zillow listing. Posted 9/18/2020 Email Jordan Sorensen with...
by CT Trust | Oct 7, 2020 | Education, Event
Join us during the week of Indigenous People’s Day for “Talking About Preservation” on Wednesday 10/14 at noon with James Quinn, the Tribal Historic Preservation Officer (THPO) for the Mohegan Tribe. This important discussion will include the ways THPOs can work...
by CT Trust | Sep 30, 2020 | Education, Event
Join us for “Talking About Preservation” on Wednesday 10/7 at noon when we will have representatives from Beacon Properties talking about their latest Connecticut project- the rehabilitation of the Montgomery Mill industrial complex in Windsor Locks. They were just...
