Town of Berwyn Heights

Town of Berwyn Heights. Anacostia Trails Heritage Area. , Welcome to the Town of Berwyn Heights , Established in 1888 as a commuter suburb on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, this approximately 1-square mile, residential community was first named Charlton Heights and became Berwyn Heights when incorporated in 1896., The B&O trains stopped at Waugh Avenue (now Berwyn Road), then a vital connection to Berwyn, where the post office, general store and other businesses were located. A pretty Victorian station house once stood on the west side of the tracks, built in 1890 with money raised by locals served by the trains. The station continued to stop there until the opening of Metro's Green Line., The trains not only served passengers, but also brought in goods and supplies. Former Blundon Avenue, now under Metro tracks, ran next to the B&O and was used for on- and offloading freight. In the early 20th century, entire kit homes were built by the resident-owned Berwyn Heights Company. Mail order homes from Sears Roebuck, Harris and Aladdin Companies still dot Berwyn Heights and add to the variety of architectural styles found in the Town., www.berwyn-heights.com. , 1 Town Hall , Comprises municipal building housing the Town government, Town Museum, and a 2-story former fire house that now functions as venue for community events and meetings., 2 Berwyn Heights Elementary School and Community Center , Public elementary school with gymnasium surrounded by recreational facilities. The school court yard showcases an educational garden maintained by students and the PTA. Former site of the St. Ann's Infant Asylum., 3 Pop's Park , Playground with picnic area., 4 Sports Park , Site of Boys and Girls Club's ball fields and comfort station with rest rooms., 5 Indian Creek Park , Native American-themed playground and ball fields adjacent to Indian Creek Trail., 6 Historic Walking Tour (red line) , Showcases Victorian pattern book houses along Ruatan Street, Berwyn Road, and other streets. Walking tour brochure available at Historical Committee website (berwynehightshistory.wordpress.com), Town Museum and at Indian Creek Trailhead.