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Useful Links
- Antique Home Resource
- Berwyn Bungalow Walk
- Berwyn Historic Preservation Commission
- Berwyn Informer
- Berwyn Public Library
- Berwyn's Historic Preservation Commission
- Bungalow Love on Berwyntalk
- Chicago Bungalow Initiative
- City of Homes – Berwyn Bungalow Preservation Initiative
- House History Research
- Route 66 in Berwyn
- Sears Mail Order Homes
- What style is my Bungalow?
- What style is my Home?
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Events
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Annual Meeting – Sunday, November 17, 2013
Please join the BHS for the Annual Meeting Sunday, November 17th, 2013 2pm – 4pm 1401 Grove Avenue, Berwyn IL 60402 Matt Schademann and Justin Wier have been nominated to be re-elected to the 2014 Board of Directors. Light Refreshments will be Served -
Historic Berwyn’s Bungalow Tour 2013
Join the Berwyn Historical Society for our 7th annual bungalow tour, Bungalows and More, on Sunday September 29, 2013, from noon to 5:00 pm. A select group of Berwyn homes along Riverside Drive will be open to tour goers for this one day event. Docents will share the history of each house on the tour […] -
The Hinsdale Historical Society Lecture
We received the following invitation for a lecture at the Hinsdale Historical Society. Your are invited to the Hinsdale Historical Society’s second lecture of the year, presented by Gregory Ruth. This lecture about Chicagoland Horticulture and Floriculture explores regional trends in horticulture as well as a look at our local community. The lecture will be held on Thursday, March 21, at […] -
Annual Meeting 2012
You are invited to attend the Annual Meeting of the Berwyn Historical Society on Saturday, December 1, 1:00-5:00 p.m., to be held at the our new building at 1401 Grove. We will present information on our new BHS building which will help create new opportunities for education and interpretation of Berwyn’s history. We will also […] -
Thank you for a great fundraiser.
It was a great event. A big thank you to everyone that came out to Autre Monde for our first fundraiser. Click here to see some of the event images on Facebook (You don’t need an account to see this album, just follow the link). -
A Roaring 1920s Speakeasy — A swanky Affair & Fundraiser
Get dolled up and join us for a swanky affair: You are invited to a Roaring 20s Speakeasy, presented by the Berwyn Historical Society. Wednesday, October 17, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Autre Monde Cafe & Spirits 6727 West Roosevelt Road, Berwyn Come celebrate an important year for the Berwyn Historical Society as we launch […] -
2012 BHS 22nd Annual Antique Show
Sunday, April, 29, 2012 9am to 3pm New Location: Liberty Center, 6445 W. 27th Place, Berwyn 60402 Event highlights: – Many dealers featuring antiques and collectibles – Traditional raffle with a variety of gift baskets – $1 per ticket or $5 for 6 – Progressive raffle for an iPad3 (you could win an iPad3 for […] -
Buy Raffle Tickets for the 2012 Antique Sale Fund-raiser
It’s fund-raising time again! The Berwyn Historical Society (BHS) is holding its 22nd Annual Antique & Collectible Sale and Raffle. Tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00 The show will take place on Sunday, April 29th, 2011, at the Liberty Center, 6445 W. 27th Place, Berwyn, Illinois. The show will run from 9:00 am […] -
Historic Berwyn’s Bungalow Tour 2011
Listen to the 2011 Radio Ad sponsored by the WhyBerwyn.com campaign: Bungalows and More… A tour off the Old Plank Rd · Route 66 Sunday September 25, 2011 – noon to 5 pm The Berwyn Historical Society invites you to participate in “Historic Berwyn’s Bungalow Tour – Bungalows and More” to be held on Sunday […] -
BBPI — Preservation and Restoration of Historic Masonry
Bungalows On Tap Seminar Series: Jack Tomczyk of Crafton Masonry Presented by City of Homes and the Berwyn Bungalow Preservation Initiative Thursday, August 25, 2011 from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM This is the second event in their Bungalows On Tap Seminar Series. This seminar will cover preservation and restoration of historic masonry and will […]