A Community Concerned
Demolition?
Saint Boniface
Saint Boniface School 2003
WTTW video (1999)
Another Saint Boniface Website
Preservation Chicago
Preservation Chicago - Chicago 7 -2009
Last Update: July 7th, 2009
Timeline updated for 2009
At this time the Archdiocese of Chicago is in possession of the necessary permits to demolish the Saint Boniface church and remaining buildings on the property. To the best of our knowledge the Archdiocese and City of Chicago are still negotiating a possible land swap in which the City would take possession of the Saint Boniface property via a land trade. The City has made it known that they do not wish to keep the Saint Boniface property and would need to have, in place, and end user who would restore and or incorporate the church building into some type of development.
Please check back as any new information will be added as it becomes available.
March 6th, 2009
The following information is from the City of Chicago’s Department of Community Development webpage. The demolition permit for Saint Boniface has been released today. Note the bold type at the end of the data below.
#100270151
Date received: 12/5/08
Address: 1358 W Chestnut/921 N Noble [St. Boniface R.C. Church & Rectory]
Ward: 27
Applicant: Midwest Wrecking Co.
Owner: Archdiocese of Chicago
Permit Description: Wreck and remove a 2- and 1-story brick building(s)
Status: Released 3/6/09
[The City continues to work with the Archdiocese to find viable reuse options to preserve the building]
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About this site
This informational website was created in response to the continuous flow of interest and inquiries regarding the history and future of the abandoned Saint Boniface property.
Thank you for your interest and please check back as this website will be updated as new information becomes available to the community and is made public.
Older Information Below.
For an up to date outline of the current situation please read the Timeline page.
News & Blog
Meeting at Alderman Burnett’s Office
2/19/09 Recap
Chicago Landmark Information
Chicago Tribune Magazine Article from 1977
Lynn Becker Blog
Archidiocese to St. Boniface: Die! Die! Die!
Meeting: On 1-22-09 Alderman Walter Burnett met with area residents and others concerned with the impending demolition of Saint Boniface Church.
URGENT: Neighbors have received letters from the Archdiocese of Chicago informing them that the target date to begin demolition is January 23rd. Midwest Wrecking will be doing the work.
WHY?
Demolition Request