If you haven’t read about the history of Saint Adalbert’s Basilica before, there is no time like the present. Seriously though, it is an interesting read with some nice old images.
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In 1886 a group of Polish emigrants 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.
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Do you have contact information about the Space that use to be a Bank in the Broadway Market located near the Optical Glasses Entrance? I would like to know if anyone could rent that spot for meetings.