This short video was recorded via Zoom in July 2020

This summer we conducted a series of Zoom interviews with local historian and author, Richard Webb Jr. Richard shared with us his immense knowledge of Westport/Weston history. In this short video segment, Richard Webb Jr. discusses how urbanites from Manhattan arrived in Westport as well as how they viewed the area as the new suburbia.

Westport/Weston - The Growth of Suburbia

November 21, 2020

Watch Video Here

The Weston Historical Society would like to thank Richard Webb Jr. for sharing his knowledge about local history with us.

To learn more about Richard's work, his book, "Boats Against the Current: The Honeymoon Summer of Scott and Zelda" and new film ""Gatsby in Connecticut: The Untold Story", CLICK HERE

Special thanks to our summer intern, Jamie Eason, for editing the video.

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