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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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Polanski Bakery

Posted on July 16, 2017

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

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Polish Falcons Hall (Nest 79)

Posted on July 16, 2017

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)

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St. Casimir Roman Catholic Church

Posted on July 16, 2017

Address: 3401 Twenty-Third Street, Detroit Status: Parish Closed, Building pictured above, demolished History/Description Historic St. Casimir Catholic Church, located at 3401 Twenty-Third Street in Detroit and founded in 1882, was the first … [Read more...] about St. Casimir Roman Catholic Church

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St. Francis d’ Assisi Roman Catholic Church

Posted on July 16, 2017

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

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The Warsaw Café

Posted on July 16, 2017

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

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West Side Dom Polski

Posted on July 16, 2017

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

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Significant Sites

  • 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
  • Grendysa Grocery Store Story
  • History of the Msgr. Hunt Council K of C #3312
  • Sgt. Stanley F. Romanowski Post #6896
  • Abick’s Bar
  • Chadsey High School
  • Childhood Home of WSDPAHS Founding President Stanley (“Staś”) Wiśniach

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