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 located in Chicago’s West Town neighborhood at the corner of Chestnut and Noble streets.
June 23, 2025
Final Update
After sitting vacant and neglected for 35 years, after many proposals for renovation, and after surviving countless demolition threats, the old Saint Boniface Church building finally has new life.
As of this update all 18 condominiums inside the old church building, 21 of the 24 units in the newly constructed building next door at the site of the old school, and all 8 units in the new building on Noble Street where the old rectory once stood have been sold and are occupied.
Over the years many have contributed to making the renovation of the church a reality.
Special mention is in order to recognize the many neighborhood residents who over the years put in countless volunteer hours to help save the Saint Boniface Church building from demolition and help devise a viable plan that would ultimately be agreeable to most of the community. Many wrote letters, made phone calls, held rallies and attended meetings and court dates. Appreciation for their dedication is extended to:
The Neighbors of Saint Boniface
The Eckhart Park Community Council
The East Village Association
Preservation Chicago
Landmarks Illinois
Former Saint Boniface Parishioners
Community Members
Equally important to recognize is Alderman Walter Burnett Jr. Without his sincere support for community input and most importantly taking into consideration the concerns of immediate neighbors to the Saint Boniface property, the current project would most certainly not be a reality.
Special recognition also goes to Michael Skoulsky (Stas Development). His determination and perseverance to develop the Saint Boniface site with a plan satisfactory to the surrounding community (in which he himself resided) was unmatched. Guided by Mike, his team of architects and engineers used their imagination, skills and heart to develop a plan that would bring life and vibrancy to the once vacant church and it's adjoining properties.
Extra special recognition is extended to Zev Salomon of ZSD Corp. Mr. Salomon, who was brought in by Mike Skoulsky, can be noted as the one who made the respectful preservation of the Saint Boniface church building and development of the entire site a reality. Over the years many proposals and plans for the site were presented but failed due mostly to restrictions and financial issues. When the city and courts ultimately informed the community that they had one last chance to save the Saint Boniface church from demolition, Zev Salomon stepped in and delivered.
With closure finally coming to this long-awaited solution for the magnificent Saint Boniface church building and surrounding properties, this will most likely be the final update to this Saint Boniface Info website.
All past updates to the Saint Boniface Info website can be found on the Timeline page.
Saint Boniface Info
Before contacting this site please read the note below.
Parish Records: This website is not associated with The Archdiocese of Chicago and does not have access to records of former parishioners. We suggest inquiries concerning such information be directed to The Archdiocese of Chicago's Archives and Records Department
