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
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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
January 4, 2025 – Eighteenth Annual Opłatek
Celebrate Polish Heritage: WSDPAHS’ 18th Annual Opłatek! The West Side Detroit Polish American Historical Society (WSDPAHS) warmly invites members, their families, and friends to the Eighteenth Annual Opłatek, a cherished celebration of Polish … [Read more...] about January 4, 2025 – Eighteenth Annual Opłatek
A History of the Lincoln Motor Company
A History of the Lincoln Motor Company 6200 W. Warren Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48210 The Lincoln Motor Company located at 6200 W. Warren Avenue, just east of Livernois on Detroit’s west side, was founded by Henry M. Leland in August of 1917. He … [Read more...] about A History of the Lincoln Motor Company
November 2, 2024 – All Souls’ Day Remembrance Mass & Wypominki (Naming)
Join us for the All Souls' Day Remembrance Mass and Wypominki (Naming) on Saturday, November 2, 2024, hosted by the West Side Detroit Polish American Historical Society. Mass: 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM, followed by the Wypominki (Reading of Names) … [Read more...] about November 2, 2024 – All Souls’ Day Remembrance Mass & Wypominki (Naming)
Twelfth Annual Summer Social: Lecture by UM-Dearborn Professor Martin Hershock
Society Holds Twelfth Annual Summer Social Event: A Lecture By University Of Michigan-Dearborn’s Professor Martin Hershock Our Lady Of Sorrows Catholic Church Saturday, August 3, 2024 The Society was honored this summer to host a lecture by the … [Read more...] about Twelfth Annual Summer Social: Lecture by UM-Dearborn Professor Martin Hershock
Commemoration & Grave Marker Ceremony In Honor Of World War I Polish American U.S. Army Veteran Joseph Frank Bigos
Society Holds Commemoration & Grave Marker Ceremony In Honor Of World War I Polish American U.S. Army Veteran Joseph Frank Bigos St. Hedwig Cemetery & Mausoleum, Dearborn Heights, Michigan Sunday, July 28, 2024 This summer, the … [Read more...] about Commemoration & Grave Marker Ceremony In Honor Of World War I Polish American U.S. Army Veteran Joseph Frank Bigos