WHS volunteer and local
historian Joan Raymond led a walking tour of the Westport downtown
historic district. Beginning at National Hall, the group walked
over the Saugatuck River along the Post Road. The buildings that
were featured included the former Westport Public Library, Toquet Hall,
the Westport/Weston YMCA, and the Patagonia store, headquarters for many
years of the Westport Bank & Trust.
Joan Raymond gives an overview of the
history of downtown Westport at National Hall
Boardwalk at National Hall, looking at the Saugatuck River
Boardwalk at National Hall, with the Westport Public Library visible at
far center
Joan Raymond
Boardwalk outside National Hall
National Hall
View of the Post Road bridge from National Hall, with Jesup Green on the
right
The former Westport Public Library
Joan Raymond discussing the buildings in the historic downtown center.
Toquet Hall
Detail of roof at Toquet Hall, with original construction visible
Ship's Corner, now home to Tiffany & Co.
Outside the Westport/Weston YMCA
Patagonia, former home to the Westport Bank & Trust Co.
Al Raymond outside the Patagonia store
“Hotel Square”, mural by Robert Lambdin from the 1930's, depicts the
neighboring old Westport Hotel,
now occupied by the Westport/Weston YMCA.
"Shipping on the Saugatuck” depicts the early 19th century activity at
Jesup Wharf,
the present site of Taylor Place and a municipal parking lot.
Mural by Robert Lambdin.
Original Westport Town Hall building, now home to Hudson United Bank
