A History of A. Mateja & Sons 7844 Michigan Avenue, Detroit 48210 A. Mateja & Sons at 7844 Michigan Avenue, east of Springwells, was arguably the most popular religious supply store on Detroit’s west side during the early to mid-part of … [Read more...] about A History of A. Mateja & Sons
Significant Sites
A History of Central Creamery
A History of Central Creamery 4381 Central Avenue, Detroit 48210 Central Creamery was an extremely popular family-owned business in west side Detroit’s Polonia. It was founded in 1920 by the Zajdel family, who later spelled their name Zaydel. … [Read more...] about A History of Central Creamery
The Western Market
A HISTORY OF THE WESTERN MARKET MICHIGAN AVENUE AND 18TH STREET, DETROIT 48210 The Western Market, a wholesale food distribution hub, was located on Michigan Avenue and 18th Street in Detroit, across from the big Hygrade factory. It existed for … [Read more...] about The Western Market
Nieckarz Furniture & Hardware Store
NIECKARZ FURNITURE & HARDWARE STORE 7330-36 McGRAW AVENUE, DETROIT 48210 MAGDALENA AND STEPHEN NIECKARZ, PROPRIETORS FRANK SZERLAG, ASSISTANT Sometime between 1920 and 1932, Magdalena (nee Szerlag) Nieckarz, along with her older brother … [Read more...] about Nieckarz Furniture & Hardware Store
A History of the Starlite Restaurant
Starlite Restaurant, 7511 Michigan Avenue, Detroit MI 48210 In the early part of the twentieth century, one of the most popular family restaurants in our west side Polish community was the Starlite. It was located at 7511 Michigan Avenue, on the … [Read more...] about A History of the Starlite Restaurant
Stan’s Whip-N-Whirl
7701 McGraw, Detroit, Michigan 48210 Founded and Operated by Stanley J. Stankiewicz, Jr. Along with His Wife, Marietta (“Marie”) Stankiewicz Stanley J. Stankiewicz, Jr. (June 7, 1930 – June 3, 1996), who was better known as “Stan” and … [Read more...] about Stan’s Whip-N-Whirl
A History of the Pvt. John Lyskawa V.F.W. Post #7546
A History of the Pvt. John Lyskawa V.F.W. Post #7546 6828 N. Waverly Street, Dearborn Heights, Michigan 48127 Post #7546 History On July 9, 1946, the Pvt. John Lyskawa V.F.W. Post #7546 was officially founded on Detroit’s west side. Named for … [Read more...] about A History of the Pvt. John Lyskawa V.F.W. Post #7546
A Brief History Of St. Hedwig Cemetery
A Brief History Of St. Hedwig Cemetery 23755 MILITARY ROAD, DEARBORN HEIGHTS, MICHIGAN 48127 Cemeteries are the final resting places for our loved ones. During the Victorian era, cemeteries were designed as peaceful places for families to … [Read more...] about A Brief History Of St. Hedwig Cemetery
A History of the Senate Coney Island
6436 Michigan Avenue, Detroit 48210 The Senate Coney Island at 6436 Michigan Avenue was founded in 1937 by Greek immigrant George Hinaris, who had come to Detroit in search of a better life for his family. Hinaris named his restaurant the … [Read more...] about A History of the Senate Coney Island
A History of the Senate Sweet Shop
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