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Polonika Institute is dedicated to preserving Polish cultural artifacts (known as "Polonika") abroad. Main Website Access to the world wide data base of Polonica: Data Base Historical Marker project: Polish Themed Historical Markers in Pennsylvania Among Polish Heritage Society activities is the placement of Historic Markers, devoted to persons of Polish background and approved by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC). Markers have included: bridge engineer Ralph Modjeski (2007), helicopter innovator Frank Piasecki (2010), and biomedical engineer Walter Golaski (2014). In 2022 the PHMC approved a marker for Philadelphia frozen food entrepreneur and Polonia supporter Edward Piszek (a.k.a. the "Fishcake King") which was dedicated on Sept. 22, 2025 near his former home in Fort Washington, PA. Soon applications will be filed for markers: Wlodzimierz Krzyzanowski (Union General in the American Civil War) and Polish Hill (a district of Pittsburgh settled by Polish emigrants). Polish Poster project: Cyrk Posters Keep checking this page - additional information may be posted soon.

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