A HISTORY OF MICHNO’S CAFÉ 4401 CENTRAL STREET, DETROIT 48210 Michno’s Café, known to many as Michno’s Bar, dates back to 1939, when Jan (John) C. Michno saw an opportunity and purchased the business. Located at 4401 Central Street on the … [Read more...] about A History of Michno’s Cafe
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Patches of Our Past: A Memory Quilt Celebrating 20 Years of Detroit’s Polish Heritage
As the West Side Detroit Polish American Historical Society approaches its 20th anniversary in 2026-2027, members are invited to take part in a heartfelt new initiative: “Patches of Our Past Polonia” – a collective memory quilt that will honor the … [Read more...] about Patches of Our Past: A Memory Quilt Celebrating 20 Years of Detroit’s Polish Heritage
160th Anniversary Mass at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Wyandotte
MOUNT CARMEL CEMETERY 900 FORD AVENUE, WYANDOTTE, MICHIGAN 48192 160TH ANNIVERSARY MASS, SATURDAY, AUGUST 23, 2025 The Mass was held outdoors on the cemetery grounds at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 23, 2025. Approximately 80 people attended … [Read more...] about 160th Anniversary Mass at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Wyandotte
Bingo! A Mainstay in West Side Detroit’s Polish American Catholic Parishes and Fraternal Organizations
Bingo! A Mainstay in West Side Detroit’s Polish American Catholic Parishes and Fraternal Organizations The game of bingo is known to just about everyone, particularly Polish Americans and older individuals. While there may be a tendency to … [Read more...] about Bingo! A Mainstay in West Side Detroit’s Polish American Catholic Parishes and Fraternal Organizations
Delray Community Center
“It Will Rise from the Ashes”: Hamtramck Muralist Dennis Orlowski Breathes New Life into Old Delray There are no white picket fences in front of the houses on S. Leigh Street in old Delray leading into the Delray Community Center. Approaching … [Read more...] about Delray Community Center
A History of the Michigan Central Station
A History of the Michigan Central Station 2405 W. Vernor Highway, Detroit, Michigan 48216 The Michigan Central Station is within the general vicinity of the West Side Detroit Polish American Historical Society’s official boundaries … [Read more...] about A History of the Michigan Central Station
A History Of St. Barbara Roman Catholic Church
A History Of St. Barbara Roman Catholic Church 13534 Colson Street, Dearborn, Michigan 48126 St. Barbara Roman Catholic Church was established in 1924 in the area known at the time as Springwells, before it became known as Dearborn. It was a … [Read more...] about A History Of St. Barbara Roman Catholic Church
April 27, 2025 – 13th Annual Pilgrimage, Święconka and Divine Mercy Devotions
Join Us for the 13th Annual Święconka & Divine Mercy Devotions at St. Thomas the Apostle! The West Side Detroit Polish American Historical Society is thrilled to invite you, your family, and friends to our Thirteenth Annual Pilgrimage, … [Read more...] about April 27, 2025 – 13th Annual Pilgrimage, Święconka and Divine Mercy Devotions
WSDPAHS Honors the Felician Sisters
Fifteen Felician Sisters from the Livonia-based Central Convent of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary attended the 18th Annual Opłatek, organized by the West Side Detroit Polish American Historical Society (WSDPAHS) on Saturday, January … [Read more...] about WSDPAHS Honors the Felician Sisters
Major Brick Yards of Detroit’s West Side Polonia
Major Brick Yards of Detroit’s West Side Polonia And Their Founders The history of brick making in America dates back to around 1612. Bricks were molded by hand prior to the invention of steam-driven machinery in the mid-1800s, which … [Read more...] about Major Brick Yards of Detroit’s West Side Polonia