The West Side Detroit Polish American Historical Society Cordially Invites Our Members, Family, And Friends To Our Tenth Annual All Saints’/All Souls’ Pilgrimage, Prayer Service And Wypominki (Naming) SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2017 BEGINNING AT … [Read more...] about October 28, 2017 – Tenth Annual All Saints’/All Souls’ Pilgrimage, Prayer Service & Wypominki
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Sgt. Stanley F. Romanowski Post #6896
A Brief History of the Sgt. Stanley F. Romanowski Post #6896 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars – Detroit, Michigan (Later Westland, Michigan) The Sgt. Stanley F. Romanowski Post #6896 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars was founded on May 12, 1946, … [Read more...] about Sgt. Stanley F. Romanowski Post #6896
Eighth Annual Summer Social Event – August 20, 2016
The West Side Detroit Polish American Historical Society Announces Our Eighth Annual Summer Social Event! Saturday, August 20, 2016 Abick’s Bar 3500 Gilbert St., Detroit 48210 12:30 – 5:30 P.M. “IF THESE BRICKS COULD TALK . . .” IT’S TIME FOR … [Read more...] about Eighth Annual Summer Social Event – August 20, 2016
Commemoration and Grave Marker Ceremony – May 21, 2016
In Conjunction With The Department Of Veterans Affairs, My Vet Connect, Holy Cross Assembly #1622 Fourth Degree Knights Of Columbus, And Holy Cross Cemetery And With Gratitude For Research Provided By The Polish Genealogical Society Of Michigan ~ … [Read more...] about Commemoration and Grave Marker Ceremony – May 21, 2016
Abick’s Bar
Address: 3500 Gilbert, Detroit Status: Active, Business Open History/Description The Abick's building was constructed in approximately 1908 by John Benske, Manya Abick Soviak's godfather and uncle. Manya and her brother, Walter Abick, are the … [Read more...] about Abick’s Bar
Chadsey High School
Address: 5335 Martin, Detroit Status: Building Demolished; Plans for a new school in progress History Formerly situated at 5335 Martin in a corner neighborhood off the Edsel Ford Freeway and Livernois Avenue in Detroit, Chadsey was for a long … [Read more...] about Chadsey High School
Childhood Home of WSDPAHS Founding President Stanley (“Staś”) Wiśniach
5533 Chopin, Detroit 48210: Childhood Home of West Side Detroit Polish American Historical Society Founding President Stanley (“Staś”) Wiśniach’s The West Side Detroit Polish American Historical Society’s Founding President, Stanley (“Staś”) John … [Read more...] about Childhood Home of WSDPAHS Founding President Stanley (“Staś”) Wiśniach
Detroit Public Library – Edwin Conely Branch
A Brief History of the Detroit Public Library - Edwin Conely Branch The Conely Branch Library located at 4600 Martin Street on Detroit’s Southwest side, just a short distance from Chadsey High School, is one of many legacy libraries that … [Read more...] about Detroit Public Library – Edwin Conely Branch
Holy Cross Cemetery
Holy Cross Cemetery: 8850 Dix at Lonyo Holy Cross Cemetery is one of only three cemeteries owned by the Archdiocese of Detroit. The cemetery's early history is a mystery, including what happened to the earliest burial records. Bits and pieces … [Read more...] about Holy Cross Cemetery
Holy Cross Knights of Columbus – Larkins Hall
Address: 4381, 4391 Larkins Street, Detroit Status: Active History/Description When a need arose for a new Knights of Columbus council on Detroit's west side in June 1930, the site of Gilbert and Otis Streets was selected. John W. Woznack was … [Read more...] about Holy Cross Knights of Columbus – Larkins Hall