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
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Our Lady of Mt. Carmel R.C. Church
Address: 976 Pope John Paull II Avenue, Wyandotte, Michigan Status: Active Introduction: A Breif History of Wyandotte: The area that became the City of Wyandotte was first settled in 1732 by a branch of the Huron Tribe known as the Wyandots. … [Read more...] about Our Lady of Mt. Carmel R.C. Church
Polanski Bakery
Address: 5771 Otis, Detroit Status: Forthcoming History/Description: How the time goes by fast Maybe in a year, a day, a minute we may not be together In a young age the time goes by fast, but in our hearts We are wishing you were here … [Read more...] about Polanski Bakery
Polish Falcons Hall (Nest 79)
Address: 4130 Junction Street, Detroit Status: Building Demolished History When they immigrated to the U.S., Polish Americans nationwide came together to form major fraternal organizations, and the Polish Falcons is one of about 14 of such … [Read more...] about Polish Falcons Hall (Nest 79)
St. Francis d’ Assisi Roman Catholic Church
Address: 4500 Wesson, Detroit Status: Parish Open, Building Still Standing History/Description In February 1889, a total of twelve lots were purchased; six on Wesson Street at Buchanan and six on Campbell Street at Buchanan. The first … [Read more...] about St. Francis d’ Assisi Roman Catholic Church
The Warsaw Café
Located at 3830 35th Street, Detroit 48210 The Warsaw Café existed in a time when our west side Polish neighborhood was a friendly, close-knit community, and restaurants were gathering places where people met to discuss business and to socialize … [Read more...] about The Warsaw Café
West Side Dom Polski
A History of the West Side Detroit Dom Polski 3426 Junction Avenue, Detroit 48210 Introduction The west side Dom Polski is perhaps the predominant architectural feature of west side Detroit’s Polonia. It served as a social and cultural hub … [Read more...] about West Side Dom Polski
Woodrow Wilson Post 2 P.L.A.V.
After World War I, many veterans who fought in that war and were of Polish descent started to form organizations throughout the United States. The purpose of these organizations was to keep up the social contacts and to give service to needy comrades … [Read more...] about Woodrow Wilson Post 2 P.L.A.V.
Major Frank A. (Balcerkiewicz) Balcer – A Born Leader
Major Frank A. (Balcerkiewicz) Balcer (December 9, 1889 – November 26, 1965) A Born Leader It would almost be easier to say what Major Frank A. Balcer was not than to try and list all the things that he was and what he achieved during his … [Read more...] about Major Frank A. (Balcerkiewicz) Balcer – A Born Leader
Fifth Annual Easter Basket Social – March 12, 2016
On Saturday, March 12, the Society held its Fifth Annual Easter Basket Social at the American Polish Cultural Center in Troy. It turned out to be a very popular event again this year, with 65 people attending and 55 (including six enthusiastic … [Read more...] about Fifth Annual Easter Basket Social – March 12, 2016