6311 West Cermak Road Berwyn
Exact Construction Date: 1948
Primary Materials: Stone
Secondary Materials: Brick
Historic Use: Sporting goods store
Current Use: Expert Insurance
(at time of survey)
Building Classification: Building
Primary Type: Commerce/Trade
General Notes:
Large awning and backlit sign panel completely covers stone above the storefront. The angled soffit is either new or a replacement.
Roof Form: Flat
Surveyors: Jennifer Feucht
Survey Date: 6/1/2010
Related Literature: 1957, 1968 Sanborn Maps, 1951 City Directory
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Noteworthy Classification Features:
Original stone strip with a double bead detail that runs up the east side of the facade and stretches across the top of the building. Recessed entry and angled soffit sloping to the door, angled aluminum and glass display windows on a brick base. The brick continues in a vertical strip on the west end of the façade.