Although most ELD stories are currently being created by ELD members, students and volunteers have also made important contributions to the project. Students may create an ELD story either for a course project, a directed studies course or outside any course requirements as an ELD volunteer. We hope for more student and community involvement in the project as we grow. If you’re interested in participating in this project, learn how you can volunteer!
In addition to watching these student-made ELD stories, check out other ELD stories created by ELD members. ELD stories are accompanied by a video, video transcript, longer narrative, site location and images.
Learn about the colorful and dynamic history of Detroit
Abick’s Bar
Story of the Oldest Family-owned Bar in Detroit
Student: Corey Kelly
Instructor: Alina Klin
Keywords: Abick’s Bar, Manya Abick, Polish
Hamtramck
Student: Karolina Wietrzynski
Instructor: Alina Klin
Pope Park, Hamtramck, John Paul II
Story of Joan Paul II visit to Hamtramck and Detroit in 1987
Students: Mary Whitney and Tayler McMullen
Instructor: Alina Klin
Keywords: John Paul II, Karol Wojtyla, Cardinal Szoka, Pope Park Hamtramck, Walter Obarzanek, Polish
The Belgian Church: Our Lady of Sorrow
Student: Connor Newton
Instructor: Julie Koehler
West Side Detroit and Its Mural
WSDPAHS Heritage Room
Students: Briana Southard and Fouad Badaoui
Instructor: Alina Klin
Keywords: Dennis Orlowski, WSDPAHS, Polish