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Catholic Church complex that can accommodate up to 500 people. The original St. Mary Catholic Church is now used sparingly for baptisms, funerals, weddings, weekly mass and silent prayer services. It is the oldest standing church in Flagler County.
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grocery store, feed store, and a real estate office. Later, the entire first floor was transformed into a beer garden with a spacious dance floor. This venue became a gathering place for the Polish community, hosting dances, church suppers, and club events. In 1959, The White Eagle Hotel was demolished to accommodate the expansion of U.S. Highway 1, but the present-day White Eagle Bar in Korona stands close to the original location.
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Catholic Church. The construction of St. Mary Catholic Church was overseen by Rev. Baczyk and executed by Izydor Waszwski. Completed in 1914, the church's sanctuary could accommodate
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In 1926, a significant landmark was introduced to Korona with the construction of The White Eagle Hotel by Barney
Trojanowski. Commonly referred to as "Barney Trojan," the hotel provided living quarters for his family and accommodations for tourists on the upper floor. The ground floor featured a
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In the early days of 1914, the first wave of 35 Polish immigrant families arrived in Korona. Notable among them were families with names such as
Stupecki, Waszewski, Strach, Trojanowski, Mazurewicz, Cyzycki, and others. Their initial task was to construct their homes and a duplex to serve as a
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Waszewski was commissioned to build the town's church. Mary Frankowiak, affectionately known as "Miss Mary," played the organ and sang during the Mass, as well as decorated the Altar for many years. Miss Mary passed away in 1968 and was buried at St. Mary’s Church Cemetery in Korona.
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residence for their priest, Reverend Father Andrew Baczyk. Interestingly, part of the priest's dwelling later became the town's first Post Office, established on April 27, 1918. The arrival of the
Florida East Coast local train to deliver the mail pouch was a highlight of their day.
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Reverend Father C. Hoffman assumed the role of the resident pastor. The shrine was established as a gift to Korona and to travelers who sought the blessings of the Patron Saint of travelers.
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