A Short History Of Nest 725

Nest 725 was founded on December 10, 1916 by a group of Northside residents who felt that they could further the well being of Polish Americans. There were about 25 members in the beginning.

In November of 1918 one of the members also founded a second nest. This Nest was for junior girls and in January became known as Nest 755. In 1927 the two nests were joined and became known as Nest 725.

In April of 1940 the Nest purchased its first quarters, at 2939 North Fratney Street. In 1941 the Nest sent four bowling teams to the National Tournament in Kensington, PA. and won a Trophy Cup for the highest total score. In 1942 the Nest hosted the Polish Falcons National Tournament, with over 1,000 participants.

Due to the fact that the building on N. Fratney Street became too small, the nest set out to find larger quarters in the same area. They found the current building at 801 E. Clarke St. They purchased this building in 1945, and have been there ever since.

The building itself has a very large and interesting history of its own, dating back to 1882. In 1913 the basement was dug up, and three two-lane bowling alleys were installed. Through the course of the years the building has seen many different and colorful interests come and go. Since 1945 when Nest 725 bought the property, it has been used as a tavern, hall and bowling alley.

During World War II, Nest 725 had 41 of its members serve in the United States Armed Forces. Some of those members were a former Nest President, Druh Raymond Zareczny, and a former Vice-President, Druh Stanley Orlikowski and former Board member, Druh Raymond Bronk.

In 1972, Nest 725 participated in their first National Zlot, and continued to participate throughout the years on District and National levels, taking 1st place in the 1988 National Zlot.

Gymnastic drills are still held every Tuesday night at the current Falcon Home. Boys and girls are invited to join.