In response to a letter written expressing concern over the possible demolition of Saint Boniface, one area resident receives a reply, signed by Francis Cardinal George, Archbishop of Chicago, stating, “If a group can fix it up, I’d be open to any proposition made”.Ī “Stop The Demolition” vigil is held in front of Saint Boniface Church in protest of the Archdiocese’ intention to destroy the historic structures. Like the convent building, none of these properties are offered for sale. The Archdiocese of Chicago responds that they are not in a financial position to repair the buildings and that they would soon request a demolition permit from the City of Chicago. This newly formed group recruits then alderman, Jesse Granato, to ask the Archdiocese to reconsider its plans for demolition. Area residents, along with prominent preservation groups organize and form The Coalition To Save Saint Boniface. Because of the architectural significance of the church and school, both designed by renowned architect Henry Schlacks, much attention is drawn to the possible razing of these cornerstones of this West Town neighborhood. Ī local community group discovers that the Archdiocese of Chicago is planning to demolish Saint Boniface church, school and all other structures on the property. It’s status is currently listed as “still threatened” on the Landmarks Illinois website. Landmarks Illinois, then LPCI, names Saint Boniface Church and School to their “Ten Most Endangered” in Illinois list for 1999. At the time, the building shows no signs of structural decay and is not offered for sale. becomes the first of five buildings on the Saint Boniface property to be razed. The convent building at 1340 Chestnut St. As with the school, much of the church building is left unsecured from trespassers and weather. The Archdiocese of Chicago closes 28 parishes including Saint Boniface. Much of the building is left unsecured from trespassers and weather. Boniface booklet, due to “the financial situation of the school, coupled with the decrease in enrollment”, Saint Boniface elementary school closes. Noble St ( Demolished 2011)Īll updates from the Home Page will be posted in the Timeline belowĪccording to the 125th Anniversary of St.
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