Major Brick Yards of Detroit’s West Side Polonia And Their Founders The history of brick making in America dates back to around 1612. Bricks were molded by hand prior to the invention of steam-driven machinery in the mid-1800s, which … [Read more...] about Major Brick Yards of Detroit’s West Side Polonia
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January 4, 2025 – Eighteenth Annual Opłatek
Celebrate Polish Heritage: WSDPAHS’ 18th Annual Opłatek! The West Side Detroit Polish American Historical Society (WSDPAHS) warmly invites members, their families, and friends to the Eighteenth Annual Opłatek, a cherished celebration of Polish … [Read more...] about January 4, 2025 – Eighteenth Annual Opłatek
A History of the Lincoln Motor Company
A History of the Lincoln Motor Company 6200 W. Warren Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48210 The Lincoln Motor Company located at 6200 W. Warren Avenue, just east of Livernois on Detroit’s west side, was founded by Henry M. Leland in August of 1917. He … [Read more...] about A History of the Lincoln Motor Company
November 2, 2024 – All Souls’ Day Remembrance Mass & Wypominki (Naming)
Join us for the All Souls' Day Remembrance Mass and Wypominki (Naming) on Saturday, November 2, 2024, hosted by the West Side Detroit Polish American Historical Society. Mass: 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM, followed by the Wypominki (Reading of Names) … [Read more...] about November 2, 2024 – All Souls’ Day Remembrance Mass & Wypominki (Naming)
Twelfth Annual Summer Social: Lecture by UM-Dearborn Professor Martin Hershock
Society Holds Twelfth Annual Summer Social Event: A Lecture By University Of Michigan-Dearborn’s Professor Martin Hershock Our Lady Of Sorrows Catholic Church Saturday, August 3, 2024 The Society was honored this summer to host a lecture by the … [Read more...] about Twelfth Annual Summer Social: Lecture by UM-Dearborn Professor Martin Hershock
Commemoration & Grave Marker Ceremony In Honor Of World War I Polish American U.S. Army Veteran Joseph Frank Bigos
Society Holds Commemoration & Grave Marker Ceremony In Honor Of World War I Polish American U.S. Army Veteran Joseph Frank Bigos St. Hedwig Cemetery & Mausoleum, Dearborn Heights, Michigan Sunday, July 28, 2024 This summer, the … [Read more...] about Commemoration & Grave Marker Ceremony In Honor Of World War I Polish American U.S. Army Veteran Joseph Frank Bigos
Background On The Grave Marker Procurement And Biography Of World War I U. S. Army Veteran Joseph Frank Bigos
Background On The Grave Marker Procurement And Biography Of World War I U. S. Army Veteran Joseph Frank Bigos (January 7, 1899 – June 4, 1946) By Barbara Misiolek Gamble The West Side Detroit Polish American Historical Society (WSDPAHS) has … [Read more...] about Background On The Grave Marker Procurement And Biography Of World War I U. S. Army Veteran Joseph Frank Bigos
August 3, 2024 – Twelfth Annual Summer Social Event
THE WEST SIDE DETROIT POLISH AMERICAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY INVITES OUR MEMBERS, FAMILY & FRIENDS TO OUR TWELFTH ANNUAL SUMMER SOCIAL EVENT SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, 2024 1:30 – 3:15 P.M. OUR LADY OF SORROWS CATHOLIC CHURCH 23815 Power Road, Farmington, … [Read more...] about August 3, 2024 – Twelfth Annual Summer Social Event
July 28, 2024 – Commemoration & Grave Marker Blessing
World War I U.S. Army Veteran Joseph Frank Bigos (Jan. 7, 1899 – June 4, 1946): On the 110th Anniversary of the Beginning of World War I: St. Hedwig Cemetery, 23755 Military Rd., Dearborn Hts., MI 48127: 12:30 – 3:00 p.m.; Feature Presentation by … [Read more...] about July 28, 2024 – Commemoration & Grave Marker Blessing
A History Of Saint Casimir Roman Catholic Church
A History Of Saint Casimir Roman Catholic Church 3401 23rd Street, Detroit, Michigan 48208 West Side Detroit’s First Polish Parish Editor’s Note: The Society is extremely grateful to member Tom Wozniak (St. Casimir class of 1966) for providing … [Read more...] about A History Of Saint Casimir Roman Catholic Church