Annual Preservation Awards
The annual preservation awards recognize historic preservation work that preserves the historic character and charm of Torrington while and contributing to its viability as an attractive and livable small city. The awards recognize the restored historic buildings as well as the owners who have accomplished the historic preservation work. The awards are given each year for a residential and commercial property.
2020 Historic Preservation Awards
Residential Property
Anthony and Kate Purcaro 30 Riverside Avenue The 2020 Historic Preservation Award for a Torrington residence was given to Anthony and Kate Purcaro for their dedicated stewardship of their home at 30 Riverside Avenue. The house was built in 1914 for Frederick L. Dougal, foreman at the Coe Brass Co. and the Purcaros are the fourth owners of the property. Architect designed and finely crafted, the structure is a textbook study of Dutch Colonial Revival styling in the early 20th century. Period details inside and outside have been meticulously restored or re-created by Anthony Purcaro, who, like most all of our award recipients, invested his own time, love, and labor into creating a historically harmonious whole. |
Anthony and Kate Purcaro
30 Riverside Avenue |