History is Made
1946
Joseph G. Caccavella Is born in Foggia Italy
Joe was the 3rd child born to his parents, Vittorino & Donata Caccavella. Joe would end up being one of seven children.
1955
Vittorino & Donata move the entire family to America
They settled in the “Little Italy” neighborhood of Chicago. That's Joe Sr. above with the crooked tie.
1956
Once in America, Vittorino pursued his dream of becoming a barber
He graduated barber school and quickly obtained the license that gave him the title of Master Barber. “Vic’s Barber Shop” was located on Chicago & Cicero Ave in Chicago.
1964
Joe Sr. graduateS barber school and obtaineS the license of “Master Barber” as his father did before him
Out of school Joe Sr. worked in a busy barber shop located in a popular downtown Chicago hotel.
1965
Joe Sr. Is drafted into the Army
Once Joe returned back home he took over the 2nd chair of “Sam’s Barber Shop” located on California & Fullerton ave in Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood. In 1968 Joe bought out old man Sam’s shop for $1 and it became “Joe’s Barbershop." The two chair shop was open at this location until 1985.
(Pretty Cool ice cream shop is located there today.)
1985
Joe Sr. purchaseS the building at 2641 West Fullerton Ave where the shop currently stands today
2010
Joe’s son Joe Jr. graduateS barber school and joinS the shop
His graduation from school in the fall of 2010 made Joe Jr. the third generation of licensed barber’s in his family.
2010
A third chair Is added to the shop
The chair that was added is the last remaining chair from Joe Sr. fathers shop. The addition of the third chair (and barber) was a welcome addition to the shop with it’s growing popularity. At this point the average wait time was well over one hour for your time in the chair.
2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
The shop Is voted Chicago’s “Best Barbershop” in The Chicago Readers 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, & 2016 polls
2011
The “Pop-Up Joe’s” mobile barbershop setup is launched
The mobile shop can be setup in under a hour and is a fully functional barbershop offering two licensed barbers, traditional haircuts and hot towel straight razor shaves just like the real Joe’s Barbershop. The mobile setup is perfect for corporate events, parties, etc.
2012
The shop is named one of the 16 BEST barbershops in the nation by Details Magazine in their June/July 2012 issue
2013
Sixty8 Provisional Company is born
Third-generation Chicago barber Joe Caccavella Jr. begins his quest to create a line of high-quality, affordable men’s grooming products that both satisfy his customers and meet the needs of professional barbers like himself. Combining his passion, the expertise of his father Joe Caccavella Sr. (a master barber with 50+ years cutting hair), two of the shop’s regulars — and some whiskey — Sixty8 Provisional Company is born.
2015
The shop doubles in size
The shop more than doubles , from three barber chairs to seven and from 5 waiting chairs to 20. Same barbers (just a few more friendly faces), same simple attitude, same no appointment policy, etc.
2018
The shop Turns 50!
Way back in 1968, Joe Caccavella Sr. opened the doors to his little 2 chair Barbershop in Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood. The 21 year old had just returned from Vietnam and was just about to get married and start a family. Fast forward to 2018 and the now 71 year old Joe Sr. opens the doors to the current / expanded shop that he has called home for 50 years! Joe Sr. and I (Joe Jr.) thank you for all of your business and support for the past 50 years and look forward to another 50+ more.
2020
The world changes / The shop goes to appointments
With all the changes 2020 gave the world, one was our shop evolving from a first-come/first-serve walk-in setup to an appointment-based model. At first this change was required by the health department to avoid the usual crowds waiting for the haircuts we’re known for. We’ve kept the appointment-based system going forward for your convenience.