Part of Our Route 66 Everytown Collection | Berwyn Edition
Berwyn, Illinois: The City of Homes
From block after block of classic brick bungalows to one of the biggest Route 66 car shows in Illinois, Berwyn proves the Mother Road is as much about home as it is about the journey. Located along Ogden Avenue just west of Chicago in northern Illinois, this proud suburb keeps neighborhood character alive on Route 66.
Salute Berwyn's place in Route 66 history with a vintage-inspired tee that honors the towns, landmarks and communities that made the Mother Road legendary.
Part of the Route 66 Everytown Collection: one tee for every town that ever called the road home. Start with Berwyn, then collect the entire route.
T-Shirt Details & Features
- Bella+Canvas 3001 unisex tee, true to size (see size charts in product image gallery)
- Solid colors: 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton
- Heather colors: 52% cotton, 48% polyester
- Black Heather: 90% cotton, 10% polyester
- Side seams for structure, tear-away label for comfort
- Printed and fulfilled in the USA
- Free U.S. shipping on orders of $25 or more, applied automatically!
About Berwyn, Illinois: The City of Homes on Route 66
Founded in 1890 and incorporated as a city in 1908 after breaking off from Cicero Township, Berwyn grew along Ogden Avenue, once a plank road and stagecoach route. When U.S. Route 66 was designated in 1926, Ogden Avenue carried the new highway right through town.
Berwyn earned its nickname, the City of Homes, during a 1920s building boom. Strict building codes produced block upon block of well-built brick Chicago bungalows, and today the Central Berwyn Bungalow Historic District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Berwyn was once home to the Skylite Restaurant, formerly known as Bunyon's, a roadside diner that fed generations of travelers. Though its neon has gone dark, the city honors its highway heritage with the annual Berwyn Route 66 Car Show, which draws thousands of spectators for vintage autos, music and local pride.
Berwyn is also home to FitzGerald's Nightclub, a live music venue hosting Americana, jazz, blues and rock since 1980. In 2025 it was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
Head west on Ogden and Route 66 continues to Lyons. Today, Berwyn remains a welcoming stop for anyone exploring Route 66 across Illinois.
Care Instructions
- Machine wash: cold (max 90°F / 30°C)
- Tumble dry: low heat
- Non-chlorine bleach as needed
- Iron or steam: medium heat
- Do NOT dry clean
Bring a piece of Berwyn home. Wear a piece of the Mother Road's history. Add this tee to your cart, then explore every Illinois town on Route 66.
