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Nieckarz Furniture & Hardware Store

Posted on August 18, 2022

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

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A History of the Starlite Restaurant

Posted on May 19, 2022

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

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Stan’s Whip-N-Whirl

Posted on March 24, 2022

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

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A History of the Pvt. John Lyskawa V.F.W. Post #7546

Posted on January 27, 2022

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

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A Brief History Of St. Hedwig Cemetery

Posted on January 20, 2022

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

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A History of the Senate Coney Island

Posted on July 13, 2021

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

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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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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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Significant Sites

  • A History of the Michigan Central Station
  • A History Of St. Barbara Roman Catholic Church
  • Major Brick Yards of Detroit’s West Side Polonia
  • A History of the Lincoln Motor Company
  • A History Of Saint Casimir Roman Catholic Church
  • A History of Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church Warrendale
  • A History of St. Andrew Church and School
  • A History of A. Mateja & Sons
  • A History of Central Creamery
  • The Western Market
  • Nieckarz Furniture & Hardware Store
  • A History of the Starlite Restaurant
  • Stan’s Whip-N-Whirl
  • A History of the Pvt. John Lyskawa V.F.W. Post #7546
  • A Brief History Of St. Hedwig Cemetery
  • A History of the Senate Coney Island
  • A History of the Senate Sweet Shop
  • Charles Fujawa Market, Delray
  • Remembering St. John Cantius Delray: Part 1 of 2
  • Remembering St. John Cantius Delray: Part 2 of 2
  • West Side Courier
  • Military Coal
  • Zieger Osteopathic Hospital
  • A Local West Side Grocer, “Joe”
  • Kronk Recreation Center
  • History of the Schaefer Bar
  • Guzik’s Market
  • Alexander’s Cleaners
  • Rouge Park Bakery
  • Warholak Tire Service

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