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Forgotten Chicago Cicero/Berwyn Walking Tour
Forgotten Chicago is proud to again present our exclusive tour of the vibrant communities of Berwyn and Cicero, two of the least understood and most overlooked communities in Chicagoland, for the first time since 2013. We will explore West Cermak Road and its remarkable collection of local landmarks on one of the Chicago regions most intact early 20th century commercial strips. Additionally, this tour will examine different eras of storefront design, bank architecture (the area was once known as Bohemian Wall Street, for its concentration of local Bohemian-owned banks), forgotten, and often intact, modernist architecture, along with the usual oddities included on every Forgotten Chicago tour.
Of course, we will tour the rich industrial history of the area. Western Electric and many other notable companies once operated factories in Cicero; we'll take a look at the remnants. Ethnic history and migration will be discussed, as well as interesting twists on the ubiquitous bungalow. Fittingly, we will also plan to take a look at the exterior of Klas, a time-warp Bohemian restaurant/bar that was a community landmark for over 90 years.
Tour Details:
When? Sunday September 18 at Noon. Rain or shine.
Where? The tour will meet and begin in front of the Cicero Pink Line station (Cermak/Cicero). It will conclude in front of Klas Restaurant, close to the 54/Cermak Pink Line station.
How Long? The tour will consist of about 3 1/2 miles of walking and will last approximately 2 1/2 hours.
How much? $20. Advance purchase is required. No walk-ups. All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges. If severe weather cancels the tour, credit will be issued for use on a tour of equal value.
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LocationCicero Pink Line (Tour Start) (View)
2134 S. Cicero Avenue
Cicero, IL 60804
United States
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