WSDPAHS HOLDS SECOND ANNUAL WEST SIDE HISTORIC POLISH CHURCH PILGRIMAGE AND Święconka The West Side Detroit Polish American Historical Society was blessed with a gloriously warm, sunny day on Saturday, April 18, as we celebrated our second annual … [Read more...] about Second Annual Pilgrimage & Swieconka – April 18, 2009
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Mary LaDrigue Interview
Interview Transcript of Mary LaDrigue (“ML”) Conducted on Behalf of the West Side Detroit Polish American Historical Society INTERVIEWER 2: And she (your grandmother) came to this country? ML: Nineteen seven, when she was seven. INTERVIEWER … [Read more...] about Mary LaDrigue Interview
Third Annual Opłatek – December 29, 2008
Society’s Third Annual Oplatek is The Most Successful Yet! Monday, December 29 St. Hedwig never looked more beautiful, nor did the music within ever sound more glorious, than on the afternoon of Monday, December 29, when the Society held its … [Read more...] about Third Annual Opłatek – December 29, 2008
First Annual Pilgrimage & Swieconka – April 5, 2008
West Side Detroit Polish American Historical Society Holds First Annual West Side Detroit Historic Polish Church Pilgrimage & Święconka on Saturday, April 5, 2008 On Saturday, April 5, the West Side Detroit Polish American Historical Society held … [Read more...] about First Annual Pilgrimage & Swieconka – April 5, 2008
Richard A. Kuzdak Interview
Interview Transcript of Richard A. Kuzdak (“RK”) At Border's Book Store, Novi Town Center, Novi, MI Monday, February 18, 2008, Conducted on Behalf of the West Side Detroit Polish American Historical Society INTERVIEWER: We're here on Monday, … [Read more...] about Richard A. Kuzdak Interview
Second Annual Opłatek – December 28, 2007
From: The Polish Times – January 2, 2008 West Side Detroit Polish American Historical Society Holds Annual “Opłatek”The West Side Detroit Polish American Historical Society held its Christmas event entitled ‘Annual Opłatek’ on Friday, December 28, … [Read more...] about Second Annual Opłatek – December 28, 2007
Architect of the Dom Polski – Joseph Gwizdowski
JOSEPH JULIUS GWIZDOWSKI Architect of the West Side Detroit Dom Polski Born July 7, 1880 Gwizdów, Galicia, Poland Immigrated March 6, 1904 (New York, NY) Deceased May 19, 1940 (Detroit) Joseph Julius Gwizdowski was born in the southern region … [Read more...] about Architect of the Dom Polski – Joseph Gwizdowski
St. John Cantius: 105 Years of Faithful Service
ST. JOHN CANTIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 105 YEARS OF FAITHFUL SERVICE On Saturday, September 29, the West Side Detroit Polish American Historical Society hosted a tour of historic St. John Cantius Catholic Church located at 844 S. Harbaugh Street in … [Read more...] about St. John Cantius: 105 Years of Faithful Service
Neighborhood Tour with Edward J. Sarna
West Side Detroit Polish American Historical Society Transcript of Neighborhood Tour with Edward J. Sarna (“ES”) Wednesday, August 1, 2007 ES: This is where we had our shower. INTERVIEWER: Oh, now here we are on the corner of Dennis and … [Read more...] about Neighborhood Tour with Edward J. Sarna
Manya (Abick) Soviak Interview (with Greg Suski and Edward J. Sarna)
West Side Detroit Polish American Historical Society Interview with Manya (Abick) Soviak (“MS”), Detroit, MI 48210 With Manya's Friend Greg Suski (“GS”) and Edward J. Sarna (“ES”) August 1, 2007 INTERVIEWER: So we're right here on the … [Read more...] about Manya (Abick) Soviak Interview (with Greg Suski and Edward J. Sarna)