Polish National Home, Heritage building in Chicopee, United States.
The Polish National Home is a five-story building in Chicopee, Massachusetts with a brick and limestone exterior trimmed with detailed metalwork and stone bands. The ground floor contains commercial spaces with wide windows while upper floors are divided into apartments for residents.
The building opened in 1914 to support Polish immigrants settling in the area during a major wave of migration. It gained an expansion with additional facilities in the following decade and earned recognition on the National Register in 1980.
The building served as a gathering place where Polish immigrants could celebrate their heritage and connect with their community. It fostered a sense of belonging during a time when newcomers needed spaces to maintain their identity.
The building is clearly visible from the street in central Chicopee and easy to locate and view from outside. The storefront windows and architectural details can be appreciated from the public sidewalk.
A 1924 expansion added recreational facilities including a bowling alley and billiards hall to the building. These additions reveal how the center adapted to serve the changing interests of its community.
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