It's an excerpt from Illustrated Historical Atlas of Erie Co, New York, from Actual Surveys and Records by F.W. Berrs & Co., 1880.

In March, 1849, some few Catholics, living on and near Mulberry Street, decided on building a church. At that time this part of the city was almost a wilderness. There were but few houses, and the streets were nearly impassable. 

At first, two lots on Mulberry Street, each 25 feet wide, were bought, to which 100 feet wide, were added by a gift from Mr. A.D. Patchen. The work of building a frame building 25 by 60 feet was commenced, and on the 15th of May, 1849, it was so far completed that on that day Rev. Father Kunze held the first divine service for the congregation, which at that time consisted of about 40 families. 

A parsonage was built, and during the same year a schoolhouse 25 by 30 feet was commenced, which was finished by April 1850. 

In the year 1851 the church edifice was found to be too small, and 40 feet were added to it. A small tower was erected and a bell of 500 pounds purchased. 

Once again in 1856 the building was found to be too small, and the society resolved to build a new brick edifice 55 by 120 feet. In November of 1856, the corner stone was laid, and by the 15th of June, 1857, the church, which cost about $10,000 was so far completed that the Right Reverend Bishop John Timon consecrated it. The old church was named St. Joannes, and the new church was given the name “St. Boniface“. 

In 1861, a new two-story brick school house 40 by 60 feet was built. In 1863 the construction of a new organ valued at $2,000 was commenced, but not finished until 1864. From September 1867 until March 1873, Rev. Nicolaus Sorg was the pastor of the congregation. During his ministry the church edifice was much enlarged and the steeple built at a cost of $20,000. Besides this, in 1870, four large and beautiful bells and a tower-clock were procured. A house and lot for a teachers’ residence was also secured. 

In the summer of 1873 a new and commodious parsonage was built of brick. In 1875 the interior of the church was ornamented with beautiful fresco paintings. In 1876 an addition was built to the school house, and in 1877 a magnificent high altar was procured by the pastor, and a suitable and comfortable residence was fitted up for the school sisters. 

The "Illustrated Historical Atlas of Erie Co, New York"  is available at the Elma Public Library under call number G1253.E6 F3 1985.
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