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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. 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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Woodrow Wilson Post 2 P.L.A.V.

Posted on July 16, 2017

After World War I, many veterans who fought in that war and were of Polish descent started to form organizations throughout the United States. The purpose of these organizations was to keep up the social contacts and to give service to needy comrades … [Read more...] about Woodrow Wilson Post 2 P.L.A.V.

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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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Detroit, MI

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  • American Council for Polish Culture
  • American Polish Cultural Center
  • Friends of Polish Art
  • Polish American Congress – Michigan Division
  • Polish Genealogical Society of Michigan
  • Polish Genealogical Society of America
  • Polish Institute of Culture & Research at Orchard Lake

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