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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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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