Villa Maria Motherhouse Complex

The Villa Maria Motherhouse Complex is a convent facility in Cheektowaga containing three distinct buildings designed in the Gothic Revival style. The structures housed a boarding school, residential spaces for the Sisters, and religious spaces including chapels.

The complex was built in 1927 to serve as a center for education and religious life for the Felician Sisters. After more than 75 years of operating as a school, the academy closed in 2006 and the property was adapted for new uses.

The Felician Sisters shaped the lives of generations of students at this location, leaving a lasting mark on the local community. Their influence remains visible in how the place is remembered and used by residents today.

Parts of the property are accessible to visitors, though some areas are now residential spaces for seniors and not open to the public. It is best to observe the grounds from outside or contact local authorities to learn which sections can be visited.

The architectural style was shaped by local designers Sandel, Strong, and Fronczak, who brought Gothic Revival elements into the design in a way that reflected regional preferences. This regional approach to a historical style makes the buildings stand out from similar complexes elsewhere.