6227 West Cermak Road Berwyn
Estimated Construction Date: 1950-1959
Primary Materials: Stone
Secondary Materials: Brick
Historic Use: Svec & Sons Funeral Home
Current Use: Svec & Sons Funeral Home
(at time of survey)
Building Classification: Building
Primary Type: Funerary
General Notes:
Built in the 1920s; most likely remodeled later in the 1930s-1940s Art Deco style. The front elevations were again remodeled in 1960s with stone and glass bock. one of the oldest, family owned and operated funeral homes in the Chicago area.
Roof Form: Flat
Sign Type: Attached
Sign Materials: Metal
Surveyors: Jennifer Feucht
Survey Date: 6/1/2010
Related Literature: 1927, 1957, 1968 Sanborn Maps,
Noteworthy Classification Features:
stone panels (front entrance bay) and windows.