On West Euclid Avenue at Dunton on West Euclid Avenue.
Built in 1859 by Elijah Amasa Allen. In 1888 Eugene Berbecker, foster son of E.A. Allen Became Owner. Berbecker Park is named in his honor. — — Map (db m117510) HM
To summon the people of Bellwood to worship God and to strive for education
1908
St. John Lutheran Church and School
Placed here in honor of the nation's bicentennial
1976 — — Map (db m245033) HM
On Taft Avenue at Electric Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Taft Avenue.
Donald G. Jaden Albert H. Gastreich Richard W. Bauer Roswell A. Viall Cornelius G. Lee Norman N. Mc Lean Louis J. La Rocca Milton G. Stapleman J. P. Mullarkey Theodore G. Wolff
Harvey M. Karlen Henry J. Dubsky Williard F. . . . — — Map (db m274885) WM
The Old Settlers' Cemetery was established in 1845 by Peter Bohlander. Originally known as the Bohlander Family Burial Grounds, it was part of the Peter Bohlander Farm. This cemetery was donated by Mr. Bohlander for the benefit of his friends and . . . — — Map (db m236967) HM
Near Roosevelt Road (Illinois Route 38) west of East Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Special thanks to The Berwyn Public Library, Berwyn Historical Society, and our FitzGerald's fam for helping pull this together!
1919 Sanborn Fire Insurance Map
First KNOWN appearance of the clubs. Still searching for the original . . . — — Map (db m272029) HM
On Wisconsin Avenue north of 31st Street, on the left when traveling south.
The Berwyn Park District became a special unit of local government commonly known as a park district on May 10th 1920 when the Honorable James T. Burns, Judge of the County Court of Cook County issued Judicial Order 43897 approving a petition to . . . — — Map (db m255466) HM
On 31st Street near Home Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
The Berwyn Park District became a special unit of local government commonly known as a park district on May 10th 1920 when the Honorable James T. Burns, Judge of the County Court of Cook County issued Judicial Order 43897 approving a petition to . . . — — Map (db m255512) HM
On Ogden Avenue at Elmwood Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Ogden Avenue.
This corridor was a gateway into the countrys interior. Several well worn Indian trails were traveled by fur traders and explorers. One trail, the future Ogden Avenue, was improved into a plank toll road creaking beneath the weight of settlers . . . — — Map (db m157105) HM
On Wisconsin Avenue south of 31st Street, on the left when traveling south.
The Arthur J. Dunham Centennial Home on the National Register of Historic Places. Built in 1906 in the Prairie School style, owned and lived in by the same family for over 100 years. — — Map (db m157107) HM
On Ogden Avenue at Clarence Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Ogden Avenue.
Route 66 was a traveling showroom for new cars in the 1950s. Bold design, streamlining, chrome, and flaring fins captured peoples imagination. Ogden Avenue became a hub for automobile businesses in the Chicago area. In its heyday, the strip . . . — — Map (db m157677) HM
In memory of the 2,998 killed
or missing victims of the
September 11, 2001 terrorist
attacks on the United
States of America.
Lest we forget you. This
liberty tree signifies your
lives, and grows to the
heavens in your memory. . . . — — Map (db m228566) HM
On Ogden Avenue (Old U.S. 66) at Lombard Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Ogden Avenue.
This 23-foot-tall sculpture pays homage to an original Berwyn landmark. In 1989, artist Dustin Schuler erected a sculpture named Spindle, which showcased eight actual cars impaled on a 50-foot spike. After a cameo in the 1992 movie . . . — — Map (db m292873) HM
On 26th Street close to Wesley Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
In memory of
those men and women
who served
their country.
That they will
never be
forgotten
****
Vietnam War
8 July 1959 - 30 Apr 1975
It is our solemn duty to honor our Berwyn heroes who paid the ultimate price . . . — — Map (db m229198) WM
On Ogden Avenue west of South Lombard Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Route 66, the Mother Road, is an American icon that symbolizes romance and freedom of the open road. Born in 1926, Route 66 was one of the first numbered U.S. highways, journeying 2,500 miles from Chicago to Los Angeles. Today, you . . . — — Map (db m312229) HM
On Ogden Avenue (Old U.S. 66) west of Wesley Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Art and wacky roadside attractions have long been a staple on Route 66. Cigars and Stripes owner Ronnie Lottz keeps this tradition alive. The cigar-smoking giant on the roof is a nostalgic throwback to "Muffler Men" that appeared along the . . . — — Map (db m294057) HM
On Ogden Avenue at Wenonah Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Ogden Avenue.
Ogden Avenue was designed for automobiles when the car was king of American culture. A wide street lined with drive-through businesses and convenient parking served both travelers and residents. Drive-in restaurants, service stations, and auto . . . — — Map (db m157675) HM
On Ogden Avenue at Maple Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Ogden Avenue.
Looking for a quick bite? After World War I, fast food restaurants sprang up along Route 66, offering cheap and speedy meals for people on the go. Ogden Avenue is still home to many restaurants that were popular during the heyday of the Mother . . . — — Map (db m157676) HM
Near Harlem Avenue (Illinois Route 43) south of Cermak Road (22nd Street), on the right when traveling north.
The artist celebrates the space-age technology of the early 80's by using it to create sculptures that reflect the forms of nature. These flowers "bloom" through computer-controlled programs. Light emitting diodes (LED's) are the means through which . . . — — Map (db m292732) HM
Near Euclid Avenue just south of 14th Street, on the right when traveling north.
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of St. Mary of Celle Little League we dedicate this plaque in memory of its founder Father Robert Mastny — — Map (db m234701) HM
On Roosevelt Road (Illinois Route 38) west of East Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places
Built as a Dancehall in the early 1900s, 6615 W. Roosevelt Rd has remained a hub for Live Music and Entertainment for more than a century.
Known previously as . . . — — Map (db m272020) HM
On 29th Place west of South Oak Park Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
The Sunshine Park expansion was made possible through a matching grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
The entire park sat vacant for several years following a fire that destroyed the Maennle Greenhouses.
The Berwyn Park . . . — — Map (db m231757) HM
On 26th Street at Clarence Avenue, on the right when traveling east on 26th Street.
In memory of veterans of all wars
Presented by
American Legion
Berwyn Post No. 422
Commodore Barry Post No. 256
Evzones Post No. 1039
Amvets
GI Joe Post No. 24
Catholic War Veterans
Berwyn Post No. 218
Italian . . . — — Map (db m228688) WM
On Roosevelt Road (Illinois Route 38) east of Oak Park Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Reported permanently removed.
Milly's Pizza in the Pan opened in 2020. The former ghost kitchen turned restaurant is a tribute to its namesake, Robert's grandmother, who taught him how to cook.
We handcraft a limited number of pizzas each day to ensure quality that would . . . — — Map (db m247361) HM
On Wisconsin Avenue at 30th Street on Wisconsin Avenue.
Proksa Park, formerly known as Berwyn Park, was dedicated to Joseph Proksa, the first Superintendent of Parks, upon his retirement in 1958. Proksa Park covers approximately fifteen acres and is bordered by Wisconsin Avenue, Home Avenue, 29th Place, . . . — — Map (db m255510) HM
On 16th Street near Clarence Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
Dedicated to the men and women
Who have served their country in
All branches of military service
I pledge allegiance to the flag of
the United States of America and
to the republic for which it stands.
One nation under God, . . . — — Map (db m227401) WM
On 23rd Street at South Oak Park Avenue, on the left when traveling west on 23rd Street.
Erected and dedicated to the principals of patriotism. True patriotism is the foundation upon which this nation of ours must stand. Patriotism is not alone the privilege of adults; but belongs to the youth, if our country is to live. . . . — — Map (db m228230) WM
On 34th Street at Ogden Avenue, on the right when traveling east on 34th Street.
In Memory of
John Blasyk
S.P. Champion
Charles S. Clark
Joseph C. Crismore
Frederick A. Emms
Louis J. Matysek
Edward E. Meyers
William S. Patterson
Joseph Tomasjer
Charles Vopenka
James H. Walters
World . . . — — Map (db m157108) WM
On Clarence Avenue north of 34th Street, on the left when traveling north.
Dedicated to the people of St. Leonards in this bicentennial year by the "teens of today"
September 1976
Rev. Msgr. John Farrell - pastor — — Map (db m294315) HM
On Maple Avenue at Union Street, on the right when traveling south on Maple Avenue.
Albert Roche, son of Walter P. Roche, was a stockbroker in Chicago. Albert married Alice Kile, a pioneer settler and daughter of Village Board President Merrill Kile, in 1878. The Albert Roche House has been expertly maintained and is a wonderful . . . — — Map (db m274977) HM
On Maple Avenue south of Walnut Street, on the right when traveling south.
Albert Schmidt was a Blue Island businessman before becoming the community's assistant postmaster in 1897. Emma Schmidt's father was a tailor who ran his shop from a building on the northwest corner of Western and New that in about 1895 the couple . . . — — Map (db m297971) HM
On Highland Avenue south of 127th Street, on the right when traveling south.
In the early days of Blue Island's history, the need for a public burial ground was evident. The Blue Island Cemetery Association organized and managed this plot of land as a cemetery until 1898, when the city passed an ordinance prohibiting burial . . . — — Map (db m274454) HM
On Highland Avenue 0.1 miles south of 127th Street.
Honoring our Korean veterans
Especially those who gave the ultimate sacrifice
Alvarado Jr., Manuel McNulty, Terence Sutherland, Raymond Mrotek, Lawrence M. Ambriz, Humbert J. — — Map (db m274873) WM
Near Highland Avenue 0.1 miles south of 127th Street, on the right when traveling south.
1917-1918
Raymond Eames Stanley Fay Ernest Fischer Albert Hecht Herman Klopp Antonio Louis George Ruff Walter C. Schoenenberger Frank Steffes Charles L. Weimar Leo Wolshon Homer Woods Walter Wykoff
1941-1945 . . . — — Map (db m274874) WM
On Western Avenue south of Vermont Street, on the right when traveling south.
The Blue Island Opera House was built by John L. Zacharias, Blue Island's first Mayor and founder of the First National Bank of Blue Island. The Opera House replaced Robinson Hall, an enormous 1850s wood structure that was destroyed in 1896 during . . . — — Map (db m297895) HM
Near Highland Avenue south of 127th Street, on the right when traveling south.
Honoring our Vietnam veterans
Especially those who gave the ultimate sacrifice
Asplund, Marcus R. Cabrera Jr., Louis X. Engelsen, Robert A. Hockett, James R. Ketelaar, Robert L. Manrique Jr., Ramiro Perillo, Donald L. Racine, . . . — — Map (db m274952) WM
On Western Avenue north of Old Western Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
[Text on the north-facing side:]
Ripacandida/Castrolibero
In 2006, Blue Island welcomed as its Sister City the town of Ripacandida, located in the Basilicata region of Southern Italy.
In 2024, Blue Island welcomed as its Sister City the . . . — — Map (db m274445) HM
On York Street at Maple Avenue, on the right on York Street.
Conrad Kich arrived in Blue Island in 1849 at age 11. His father, Peter, was among the first Germans to settle in Blue Island. Kich worked as a "section boss" for the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad. He was also a volunteer fireman, and . . . — — Map (db m275014) HM
On Western Avenue north of York Street, on the left when traveling south.
Blue Island sits atop a 6-mile long glacial ridge, left behind 14,000 years ago when the 5000-foot thick Laurentide ice sheet melted and retreated, also scraping out the basin of Lake Michigan, to a depth of 340 feet below sea level.
In . . . — — Map (db m297904) HM
On Old Western Avenue north of Western Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
George F. Fiedler opened a Dodge dealership at the southwest corner of Western Avenue and York Street in 1921 with his neighbor George Burmeister. Its original name was Central Auto Sales. According to Fiedler, it took 5 months in business before he . . . — — Map (db m274431) HM
Henry and Catherine Doehler came to Blue Island from Bavaria in 1851, making them some of the earliest residents here, as Blue Island was still a small town of fewer than thirty-five buildings and more than twenty years away from officially . . . — — Map (db m274439) HM
On Old Western Avenue south of Broadway Street, on the right when traveling south.
Referred to in his obituary as a "pioneer resident of Blue Island," Herman Heimbach came here from Germany in 1873, marrying Sophia Marx on October 8th of 1877. Sophia was born in Germany and had immigrated in 1871. By 1879 they lived in this house, . . . — — Map (db m274428) HM
In honor and remembrance of America's women for her strengths and her sacrifices in times of peace as well as war. For her contributions in all aspects of society. For America our great land. — — Map (db m274526) WM
On Old Western Avenue 0.1 miles north of Broadway Street.
The business that originally operated from this storefront began in 1876 as a harness, blacksmith, and hardware shop owned by Friedrich (Fred) and Henrietta Jebens in a wood frame structure that stood here until 1894. That structure was replaced by . . . — — Map (db m274421) HM
On Maple Avenue north of New Street, on the right when traveling south.
The Albee House, built in 1878, was the home of Harry and Myrtle Albee. The family occupied the home until 1942. It was in that year that Myrtle Albee offered her home and its contents to the Blue Island Woman's Club. Even though she was never a . . . — — Map (db m275016) HM
On Elm Street south of Union Street, on the right when traveling south.
This house was designed by Doerr, Lindquist & Doerr in what the Chicago Tribune called old English fashion in a 1925 article. The architects designed the Vermont Street addition to Blue Islands City Hall in 1924. Other notable projects include . . . — — Map (db m297996) HM
On Old Western Avenue 0.1 miles north of Broadway Street, on the right when traveling north.
One of the first three people to settle in Blue Island, Stephan Jones came here in 1836 and opened a wagon shop - a business he operated until his death in 1851. His shop was the farthest south in the new settlement, located at the bottom of the . . . — — Map (db m274424) HM
On Greenwood Avenue at High Street, on the right when traveling south on Greenwood Avenue.
Alden J. Klein was a director of the First National Bank of Blue Island and proprietor of Klein and Schroth Packaging Company. Aldens wife, Hazel, was a chairman of the Blue Island Womens Club.
This austere Georgian design is constructed of . . . — — Map (db m297949) HM
On Elm Street south of Union Street, on the right when traveling south.
This home, built for William and Elizabeth Buenger, was designed by their daughter Elsa, who derived her inspiration for it from tours she made through Europe during the time she studied there.
The home was later purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Leo . . . — — Map (db m297997) HM
On High Street east of Greenwood Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Joshua P. Young was the second proprietor of the American House, a hotel built in Blue Island in 1844 which had originally been constructed in 1836 in Liverpool, Indiana to house the Lake County courthouse and post office. Young later became a major . . . — — Map (db m297931) HM
On Old Western Avenue north of Broadway Street, on the right when traveling north.
The first known owner of this building was Ferdinand Daemicke who started a general store here in about 1857, served as a village trustee from 1873-75, was a founding member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church in 1863, and in 1876 would become both . . . — — Map (db m274353) HM
On Maple Avenue north of Union Street, on the right when traveling south.
Robert Seyfarth was born in 1878 to Edward and Clara Seyfarth, well-to-do merchants whose hardware store was located on Western Avenue where his grandparents had operated the tavern and boarding house they established when they came to Blue Island . . . — — Map (db m297954) HM
On Greenwood Avenue at High Street on Greenwood Avenue.
William Henke was an executive at the Blue Island Ice Company and served as assessor, clerk, and road commissioner for the Township of Worth. He was also the Third Ward alderman. John Kauffman, a prominent Blue Island contractor, built the house for . . . — — Map (db m297937) HM
On Maple Avenue at Union Street, on the right when traveling north on Maple Avenue.
William Schreiber's great-grandparents came to Blue Island in the 1840's and founded a tin shop on Western Avenue that was the forerunner of the hardware business that served Blue Island for over a century. Schreiber, who served on the board of . . . — — Map (db m274978) HM
On Elm Street at Union Street, on the right when traveling south on Elm Street.
William Seyfarth and his wife Edna, commissioned his brother, Robert Seyfarth to build a home for them. The mission revival style home sits on the lot of 400 Elm St. The house is one of several located in the area that was once known as Roche's . . . — — Map (db m298001) HM
On South Western Avenue south of New Street, on the right when traveling south.
The Woolworth Building was built by William F. and John C. Klein, who were members of one of Blue Island's most prominent families. The Klein family established themselves in Blue Island in 1849, and were part of the German influx that changed Blue . . . — — Map (db m297896) HM
On Highland Avenue south of 127th Street, on the right when traveling south.
The 4.7 was built by the Northwestern Ordinance Co. and was the only U.S. made field piece to be used during WWI. The Blue Island Park District acquired this 4.7 from the U.S. Arsenal at Rock Island, IL in June 1937.
Restored in 2004
. . . — — Map (db m274465) HM
On Old Western Avenue at Broadway Street on Old Western Avenue.
The original two-story part of this building was designed in 1915 by Chicago architect Douglas S. Pentecost for Henry Heimbach's Broadway Grocery & Market, a business that started across the street at what was originally 80 Western Avenue before our . . . — — Map (db m274345) HM
Described in the book The First Hundred Years - A Historical Review of Blue Island as a "high spot" during this area's popular market days in the late 1800s, a tavern has operated on this corner almost continuously since the 1870s. A wood . . . — — Map (db m274365) HM
On South Oketo Avenue at 75th Street, on the right when traveling north on South Oketo Avenue.
"It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived."
General George Patton, Jr.
We remember the gallant heroes and their courageous contests fought on land, at sea, and . . . — — Map (db m294867) WM
On South Oketo Avenue at West 75th Street, on the right when traveling south on South Oketo Avenue.
Dedicated to the memory
of
Clayton Lund--first Bridgeview boy to lose his life in the service of his country--World War II.
All the men and women of Bridgeview, who whole-heartedly served in our country's defense of life and liberty.
. . . — — Map (db m294813) HM WM
Dedicated in memory of Marine Cpl. Edwin R. Wierzba
who gave his life for his country in Vietnam.
Oct. 24, 1947 Feb. 5, 1968 — — Map (db m294760) HM WM
Australia House has seen several milestones connected to its namesake. In 1971, we purchased a scrub tract in Australia to conserve habitat for southern hairy-nosed wombats. Later, an additional 600,000 acres were set aside.
In 1975, the . . . — — Map (db m231692) HM
This site was the former home of our Baboon Island exhibit. Opened in the mid-1930s, the exhibit, originally called Monkey Island, housed hundreds of different species throughout its tenure. This man-made mountain, a first of its kind in the U.S., . . . — — Map (db m231693) HM
Near 31st Street west of Golfview Road, on the left when traveling west.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago was the first zoo in the world to receive the Humane Certified designation. The care and welfare of the animals at this park meet American Humane Society's rigourous certification standards.
Brookfield Zoo . . . — — Map (db m285509) HM
When the prairie transitions into a forest, you will probably see an oak savanna like this one. They are open, grassy spaces at the edge of the forest with a few scattered trees. Oak savannas are a very important piece of our landscape. Their . . . — — Map (db m264811) HM
Near 31st Street near Golfview Road, on the right when traveling east.
This exhibit, the original home of Brookfield Zoo's penguins, was named Aquatic Bird House when it opened in 1934. About 50 years later, the very popular Be A Bird display was built here. With the 2005 closing of Reptile House, a majority of those . . . — — Map (db m285565) HM
In honor of George F. Getz for donating 270 animals to open Brookfield Zoo in 1934 and to recognize the Getz family for its continuing support. — — Map (db m285529) HM
Near 31st Street at Golfview Avenue (Route 0), on the right when traveling east.
This building was home to a variety of animals such as armadillos, Tasmanian devils, and Mexican fruit bats when it opened as Small Mammal House in 1935.
Today, Hamill Family Play Zoo is an innovative, award-winning exhibit, designed for . . . — — Map (db m233464) HM
Addax Antelope Of The Wild shows the beautiful horns of this male in all their glory, horns which can grow to be over a metre in length! Once found all over North Africa, this critically endangered species of antelope was forced into harsh . . . — — Map (db m285516) HM
On Brookfield Avenue east of Forest Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
This station, built in 1889, has been placed on the National Register of Historical Places by the United States Department of the Interior. — — Map (db m252070) HM
Near 31st Street near Golfview Road, on the right.
Meet the King
King Nyani is the largest bronze gorilla sculpture in the worldat 4,766 pounds and almost 23 feet long!
About the Artists
King Nyani was created by Gillie and Marc Schattner, world-renowned public artists who have . . . — — Map (db m285510) HM
Dedicated to the memory of
the men and women who served
in the
Korean Conflict
June 1950 to July 1953
Presented by
Brookfield Interfraternal Council
Composed of
American Legion, Loyal Order of Moose,
Veterans of Foreign Wars, . . . — — Map (db m229249) WM
Native plants help us in more ways than you may think. Using the pictures below, how many native plants can you find in the park?
Pollution
Stormwater picks up chemicals and carries them to waterways
Cleaning
Native plants . . . — — Map (db m314707) HM
In the beginning, Charles Wacker, head of the Chicago Plan Commission expressed, exactly what the District sought in its acquisition of its land holdings:
"Think of the benefits, educational, recreational, and financial, which a . . . — — Map (db m228935) HM
In the beginning, Charles Wacker, head of the Chicago Plan Commission expressed, exactly what the District sought in its acquisition of its land holdings:
"Think of the benefits, educational, recreational, and financial, which a . . . — — Map (db m285567) HM
For the past 25 years I have dedicated myself to photographing nature and, in particular, marine ecosystems with the hope of creating images capable of telling stories that encourage reflections on the urgency of conserving our planet, and that . . . — — Map (db m285568) HM
On Sunnyside Avenue south of Shields Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
This dolomite prairie was created by digging down to the bedrock not far below the surface. It acts as "green infrastructure" helping collect stormwater from the adjacent parking lot area and allowing it to slowly infiltrate into the ground, . . . — — Map (db m314714) HM
One of the first structures built, the South Gate is the original entrance to Brookfield Zoo. Guests walked through these arches after being dropped off by streetcars or the West Towns Electric railway, known as the "Toonerville Trolley" to locals. — — Map (db m233441) HM
Near Washington Avenue west of Arden Avenue, on the right.
An oak savanna is land between a forest and prairie. It has some trees, but enough light gets through to let a wide variety of plants flourish on the ground. It's an ideal habitat for a great diversity of life.
Walking through The Brookfield . . . — — Map (db m264822) HM
On Washington Avenue near Arden Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
You are entering an oak savanna, an open woodland habitat between grasslands and forests.
A disappearing treasure
Oak savannas were a large part of the American landscape for many centuries. Today they are one of the rarest ecosystems . . . — — Map (db m264824) HM
Near 31st Street near Golfview Road, on the right when traveling east.
This whirling work of art is 54 feet in diameter and contains more than 40 depictions of animals, plus three chariots. It took up to 40 hours to carve each figure. As of its opening, this carousel was the largest modern hand-carved wooden carousel . . . — — Map (db m285512) HM
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