Conversion of Williston-West Church into condominiums
Summary
A vacant 1877 High Victorian Gothic landmark church in the West End could become four condos. The big question: how much of the original stained glass can come out to make the units livable while keeping the building's historic character?
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Last discussed Sep 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
Returning a long-vacant landmark to use as housing, though the window work will add rehabilitation cost for the developer.
Future condo residents get distinctive homes, and the neighborhood gets a long-empty building back in use.
Preservationists worry removed stained glass could be lost forever if the board loses jurisdiction once windows come out.
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