We know seeing is believing but we have a lot of faith in those who have worked tirelessly for years to take down a decades-old eyesore in the village of Silver Creek. While demolition could begin as early as this month on the site, it is the final result that matters most.

Last month, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Chief Executive Officer Mark Geise told IDA board members that the property title of 60 Main St., the former Silver Creek School, was transferred last week. He noted it was a long process. “There were probably 25 different entities involved,” Geise said.

That will set the stage for a new beginning for the property and the village. Southern Tier Environments for Living, Inc. is partnering with Park Grove Development to demolish the old school and construct a 54-room senior apartment building.

For more than 40 years the former school building has sat vacant. There were attempts to renovate it but those efforts were unsuccessful.

Once completed, it promises to bring the best of both worlds to Silver Creek. An upgraded residency for longtime, dedicated residents that will also have fantastic curb appeal.