History
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During its first three decades, the Polish Union of America encountered many challenges in establishing itself as a viable fraternal organization. Even amidst the trauma of a major schism and the challenge of compliance with new requirements of New York law, the early leaders of the organization nonetheless took steps to establish a sound foundation for the future of the organization. One such activity was the construction of a new home office in 1914 at 761-765 Fillmore Avenue, Buffalo, New York.
The construction of the Polish Union Hall represented a significant development not only for the Polish Union of America, but also for all of Polonia. Wladyslaw Zawadzki was commissioned to design this handsome building in the heart of Buffalo's Polish community. The significance of this development was not lost on the residents of Buffalo. As reported by the Catholic Union and Times for May 14, 1914, the groundbreaking for this facility was marked by a civic ceremony and a grand parade.
"It was an assemblage of which Buffalo might be well proud, hundreds and hundreds of sturdy men marching shoulder to shoulder and carrying banners and flags that spoke of the holiest ideals for which humanity stands -- religion, patriotism, and friendship. Nor was the parade limited to men; several boys' organizations marched in fine order in that great procession. All together there were gathered over 10,000 Poles personally interested in the erection of the new building. "
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During its first three decades, the Polish Union of America encountered many challenges in establishing itself as a viable fraternal organization. Even amidst the trauma of a major schism and the challenge of compliance with new requirements of New York law, the early leaders of the organization nonetheless took steps to establish a sound foundation for the future of the organization. One such activity was the construction of a new home office in 1914 at 761-765 Fillmore Avenue, Buffalo, New York.
The construction of the Polish Union Hall represented a significant development not only for the Polish Union of America, but also for all of Polonia. Wladyslaw Zawadzki was commissioned to design this handsome building in the heart of Buffalo's Polish community. The significance of this development was not lost on the residents of Buffalo. As reported by the Catholic Union and Times for May 14, 1914, the groundbreaking for this facility was marked by a civic ceremony and a grand parade.
"It was an assemblage of which Buffalo might be well proud, hundreds and hundreds of sturdy men marching shoulder to shoulder and carrying banners and flags that spoke of the holiest ideals for which humanity stands -- religion, patriotism, and friendship. Nor was the parade limited to men; several boys' organizations marched in fine order in that great procession. All together there were gathered over 10,000 Poles personally interested in the erection of the new building. "
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