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Grendysa Grocery Store Story

Posted on June 12, 2018

The following is a recounting of the life story of Andrew and Hedwig Grendysa as told by their grandson, Dennis Cebulski, to WSDPAHS Member Jerry Sielagoski.  Copyright © 2018 Jerry Sielagoski.  Reprinted with Permission. WSDPAHS member Dennis … [Read more...] about Grendysa Grocery Store Story

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History of the Msgr. Hunt Council K of C #3312

Posted on June 12, 2018

A Brief History of the Msgr. Hunt Council Knights of Columbus #3312 7080 Garling Drive, Dearborn Heights, Michigan 48127 The new Knights of Columbus Council was originated in February 1950, and the first initiation was on March 28, 1950, at Our … [Read more...] about History of the Msgr. Hunt Council K of C #3312

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Sgt. Stanley F. Romanowski Post #6896

Posted on July 19, 2017

A Brief History of the Sgt. Stanley F. Romanowski Post #6896 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars – Detroit, Michigan (Later Westland, Michigan) The Sgt. Stanley F. Romanowski Post #6896 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars was founded on May 12, 1946, … [Read more...] about Sgt. Stanley F. Romanowski Post #6896

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Abick’s Bar

Posted on July 16, 2017

Address: 3500 Gilbert, Detroit Status: Active, Business Open History/Description The Abick's building was constructed in approximately 1908 by John Benske, Manya Abick Soviak's godfather and uncle. Manya and her brother, Walter Abick, are the … [Read more...] about Abick’s Bar

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Chadsey High School

Posted on July 16, 2017

Address: 5335 Martin, Detroit Status: Building Demolished; Plans for a new school in progress History Formerly situated at 5335 Martin in a corner neighborhood off the Edsel Ford Freeway and Livernois Avenue in Detroit, Chadsey was for a long … [Read more...] about Chadsey High School

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Childhood Home of WSDPAHS Founding President Stanley (“Staś”) Wiśniach

Posted on July 16, 2017

5533 Chopin, Detroit 48210: Childhood Home of West Side Detroit Polish American Historical Society Founding President Stanley (“Staś”) Wiśniach’s The West Side Detroit Polish American Historical Society’s Founding President, Stanley (“Staś”) John … [Read more...] about Childhood Home of WSDPAHS Founding President Stanley (“Staś”) Wiśniach

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Detroit Public Library – Edwin Conely Branch

Posted on July 16, 2017

A Brief History of the Detroit Public Library - Edwin Conely Branch The Conely Branch Library located at 4600 Martin Street on Detroit’s Southwest side, just a short distance from Chadsey High School, is one of many legacy libraries that … [Read more...] about Detroit Public Library – Edwin Conely Branch

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Holy Cross Cemetery

Posted on July 16, 2017

Holy Cross Cemetery: 8850 Dix at Lonyo Holy Cross Cemetery is one of only three cemeteries owned by the Archdiocese of Detroit. The cemetery's early history is a mystery, including what happened to the earliest burial records. Bits and pieces … [Read more...] about Holy Cross Cemetery

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Holy Cross Knights of Columbus – Larkins Hall

Posted on July 16, 2017

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

Posted on July 16, 2017

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

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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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