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
Significant Sites
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
Charles Fujawa Market, Delray
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
Remembering St. John Cantius Delray: Part 1 of 2
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
Remembering St. John Cantius Delray: Part 2 of 2
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
West Side Courier
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