[Thirteen Mile]

A good ‘ole slice of Detroit’s old eastside preserved as the enclave of Hamtramck the south side of which is in focus here. The area has a long and colorful history of being a stop of first choice for many new immigrants to the motor city, once a Polish stronghold along with neighboring Poletown Detroit. Recent years have seen waves of middle eastern, south asian and eastern europe (mainly from Muslim regions of former Yugoslavia but also some Ukrainians). This make up has created one of the most interesting communities in the region. Truly a unique concoction a cosmopolitan working class city with a strong community pride it’s arts and cultural scene is vibrant with a low key national reputation. Last but not least downtown Hamtown has culinary reputation with a draw that extends beyond paczki and kielbasa lovers.



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The controversial GM Poletown plant pictured in the background was built at the cost of Detroit’s Poletown in the 80s the remaining Polish neighbored on the Detroit side which at the time was vibrant fell into decay after eminent domain was used once again as an urban renewal tool.

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