Hamtramck

      Although originally settled by German farmers, Hamtramck became a Polish enclave with the opening of the Dodge Brothers plant in 1914.  It became a city in 1922 in order to keep Detroit from annexing it.
History, Libraries, and Museums
Hamtramck History
Hamtramck Historical Museum  9525 Joseph Campau
Hamtramck Public Library
Tour of Old Hamtramck
Dodge Main Auto Plant
 
Historical Sites
Colonel John Francis Hamtramck  Joseph Campau Street (MHM)
Dodge Brothers  Joseph Campau Street  (MHM)
Joseph Campau Historic District
Hamtramck Stadium  3201 Dan Street  (MHM)
St. Florian Historic District  (MHM)
St. Francis Hospital  3401 Evaline  (MHM)
Tau Beta Community House  3056 Hanley  (MHM)
 
 
MHM=Michigan Historical Marker