I came across a great link on the history of St. Adalbert’s Parish…a must read…
In 1886 a group of Polish immigrants applied to the Bishop, Rt. Rev.Stephen Ryan and received his approval to build a church on Stanislaus Street. A small frame building was erected by the parishioners themselves. A tract of land comprising of 27 lots was bought. The church called “A LITTLE CHAPEL” was used for both church services and as a school. The first pastor, Rev. A Klawiter said Mass on September 12, 1886. Daily the number of Catholics of Polish descent grew and it became necessary to build a larger church. On September 8, 1886 ground was broken for a new combination church-school building
