Former Silver Creek School Will be Rehabilitated Into Senior Apartments The Chautauqua County Legislature approved the sale of the former Silver Creek School to a New Jersey corporation to be turned into senior apartments. The property had been in tax foreclosure. Dunkirk Legislator Bob Bankoski said the old school is in drastic need of attention, “This company that they’re proposing to rehabilitate the building is in the best interest of Chautauqua County and the Village of Silver Creek and the residents.” Region Nine U-A-W Housing Corporation plans a historic renovation of the property that converts the school into 47 affordable apartments for people age 55 and older. Gerry Legislator