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A History of the Senate Sweet Shop

Posted on May 30, 2021

A History of the Senate Sweet Shop 6430 Michigan Avenue, Detroit 48210 The Senate Sweet Shop dates back to 1918.  Located along the vibrant Michigan Avenue strip between Cicotte and Gilbert Streets and conveniently situated next to the Senate … [Read more...] about A History of the Senate Sweet Shop

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Jazztopad Festival April 2021

Posted on April 6, 2021

“The Jazztopad Festival, a leading event of its kind in Poland...” –NATE CHINEN, THE NEW YORK TIMES “...Jazztopad stands as an internationally renowned festival with a clearly defined ethos, one that combines a strong respect for the traditions … [Read more...] about Jazztopad Festival April 2021

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Jazztopad Festival January-February 2021

Posted on January 11, 2021

“The Jazztopad Festival, a leading event of its kind in Poland...” –NATE CHINEN, THE NEW YORK TIMES “...Jazztopad stands as an internationally renowned festival with a clearly defined ethos, one that combines a strong respect for the traditions … [Read more...] about Jazztopad Festival January-February 2021

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Charles Fujawa Market, Delray

Posted on November 14, 2020

My dad, Charles Fujawa, was born in Delray, Michigan, and as work became scarce his family decided to move to Poland. In Poland he became a butcher’s helper, acquiring butcher skills that enabled him to become a professional butcher. Because he was a … [Read more...] about Charles Fujawa Market, Delray

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Remembering St. John Cantius Delray: Part 1 of 2

Posted on October 5, 2020

Part 1 | Part 2 A Firm and Faithful Fortress: St. John Cantius Roman Catholic Church 844 Harbaugh Street, Delray 48209: 1902 – 2007 It has been said that on the day we’re born we begin to die. But no one prepares us for the death of a … [Read more...] about Remembering St. John Cantius Delray: Part 1 of 2

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Remembering St. John Cantius Delray: Part 2 of 2

Posted on October 5, 2020

Part 1 | Part 2 “Blessed Memories Of St. John Cantius” By WSDPAHS Honorary Member and St. John Cantius Organist Steven Frayer Copyright © 2020 Steven Frayer Reprinted with Permission   Part 1:  The Beginning I started my … [Read more...] about Remembering St. John Cantius Delray: Part 2 of 2

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West Side Courier

Posted on August 19, 2020

A History of The West Side Courier The West Side Courier was the voice of west side Polonia beginning in approximately 1930 and lasting throughout the 1960s or ‘70s.  In the 1950s, the newspaper was located at 5757 Michigan Avenue between … [Read more...] about West Side Courier

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Military Coal

Posted on June 12, 2020

Military Coal. Left to right: Roy Martin (co-owner), Casimer Gomulka, and Stanley (“Chip”) Cipkowski (co-owner) (September 1952)

History of Military Coal Later Military Auto Parts 2360 Military Street, Detroit, MI 48209 Military Coal originated in approximately 1890 as Dumont Coal.  The owner of Dumont Coal delivered coal to homes and businesses in Southwest Detroit … [Read more...] about Military Coal

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Zieger Osteopathic Hospital

Posted on May 11, 2020

Botsford Inn, 28000 Grand River Avenue, Farmington, MI

A History of Zieger Osteopathic Hospital 4244 Livernois, Detroit, Michigan 48210 Zieger Osteopathic Hospital was founded by Allen Zieger, D.O., a Detroit physician.  He was married to Edna Zieger. Allen Zieger was born on March 1, 1910, in … [Read more...] about Zieger Osteopathic Hospital

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September 18, 2021 – Eleventh Annual Summer Social Event

Posted on February 14, 2020

Download Flyer (PDF) … [Read more...] about September 18, 2021 – Eleventh Annual Summer Social Event

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