Berwyn

Berwyn is a city in the Chicagoland region of Illinois.

Originally developed in the late 19th century as a pair of master-planned rail commuter suburbs known historically as Berwyn and Darling's Grove, the territory officially incorporated as a city in 1908. During the 1920s and 1930s, Berwyn experienced an intensive building boom, drawing massive waves of skilled Czech, Bohemian, and Italian immigrant working-class families moving westward out of dense Chicago neighborhoods.

The city's urban layout is highly unique:

• The Brick Bungalow Belt: Due to strict historic fire codes and standard architectural planning of the 1920s, a vast portion of the city's residential streets is lined with thousands of beautifully preserved, ornate Chicago-style brick bungalows. This unique architectural footprint has earned the city a spot on the National Register of Historic Places.
• The Route 66 Connection: The city's primary southern commercial thoroughfare tracks along Ogden Avenue, which represents a historic, legendary segment of the original U.S.. Route 66. This heritage is celebrated proudly across the local business rows.

Car, Taxi, Pace Bus Service

Cermak Plaza Pile of Cars; Sears Tower from historical route 66; Ogden Ave.

• Historic Berwyn’s Bungalow Tour. Every September. Have a nice tour of Berwyn's brick bungalows, including a Tudor revival style house. 

YMCA for swimming and other recreational activities.

Main shopping area is on the intersection of Harlem Ave and Cermak Rd.

• Gaia Italiano, 6822 Windsor Ave (Right next to Metra station), ☏ +1 206 234 9239. Italian dining. (updated Sep 2021)

Aurora ← Brookfield ←	W  E	→ END
Normal ← Woodridge ←	W  E	→ Cicero → Chicago
Aurora ← Brookfield ←	W  E	→ Cicero → Chicago