Track Demolitions
We track demolition threats.
In fact, Preservation Connecticut is the only organization that tracks historic building demolitions statewide. We invest significant staff resources to ensure that we are the first to know when a permit has been pulled for demolition on a historic property. Find out how you can stop a demolition. See below for the list of properties currently slated for demolition, along with the dates the demolition delay expires.
19 and 21 Loveland Street, Middletown
Two residential houses, built c. 1887 and 1900. #19 was a cottage designed for Charles Lewis by local Middletown architect Jasper D. Sibley, and it was published in the issue of Building Age, July 1891, as an example of a model residence, including...
225 Water Street and 229 Church Street, Torrington
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...
19 Soundview Drive, Westport
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...
297 Washington Boulevard, Stamford
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 questions.
11 Prospect Hill Road, Stony Creek (Branford)
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 questions.
84 Mansfield Avenue, Darien
3,324 square foot house built c.1860. See interior photos on the Zillow listing. Posted 9/18/2020 Email Jordan Sorensen with questions.
25 Edward Street, Manchester
1,750 square foot house built in 1896. Contributing resource to the Union Village Historic District National Register district. Owned by car dealership and pending demolition to clear for parking. Posted 8/11/2020. Email Jordan Sorensen with...
797 Washington Street, Middletown
Southmayd Homestead, built in 1739 according to engraving in foundation, surveyed as part of Middletown's town-wide inventory. Pending demolition application will be presented before Middletown Design Review and Preservation Board on August 12,...
67 Bayberry Lane, Westport
Built c. 1792, 4,450 square feet, 2 other buildings on property as well. Posted 7/22/2020. Submit written objection to Westport Building Department, 515 Post Road East, Westport, CT 06880 by 8/12/20 to enact demolition delay. Email Jordan Sorensen...