A historic building on one of Western New York’s most prominent waterfronts, has new owners. The St. Columban Center, a 20th century mansion in Derby, will now be turned into a wedding venue and resort. The Diocese of Buffalo officially closed on the property as of Wednesday — for one $1.4 million dollars.

These new partners will be the first commercial owners the historic home has seen in its more than 70 years of operation. Now it will be transformed into a wedding destination, and Italian-American restaurant. But they also plan to keep the legacies of those who have lived here very much alive. Brenda Shaw first saw the property for sale last year. She said, “It was sent to me as a Facebook link to, ” hey check this out here’s your new job.”