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Fueled by a massive immigrant influx in the early 20th century,
Hamtramck went from being a small farming village to a major industrial
town in the space of 10 years. This phenomenal growth attracted national
attention and set the city on a sometimes precarious path toward the
future. Despite often teetering on financial ruin, the city has always
managed to right itself. Once predominantly Polish, Hamtramck has
recently turned in a new direction to become one of the most diverse
cities in the nation. This human tapestry—intertwining memorable people,
places, and events of the past and present—is woven with the many
colors that are so richly evident on these pages.
Author Bio:
Author Greg Kowalski has been a journalist for more than 40 years and
has written seven books on Hamtramck. He is chairman of the Hamtramck
Historical Commission, which helped found the Hamtramck Historical
Museum.
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