Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy Railroad Depot - Batavia, Illinois
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BruceS
N 41° 51.086 W 088° 18.628
16T E 391217 N 4634111
Historic former railroad depot railroad depot in Batavia, Illinois.
Waymark Code: WMWRC
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 10/29/2006
Views: 118
This railroad depot was built in 1854 for the Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy Railroad, the first depot built by the company. The depot had additions added in 1868. The depot was used as a passenger depot until 1943 and then served as a freight depot until 1966. The depot was moved to its present location in 1973, the move was about 9 blocks from across the river. The building was renovated at that time and now serves as the Batavia Depot Museum.
Is the station/depot currently used for railroad purposes?: No
Is the station/depot open to the public?: Yes
If the station/depot is not being used for railroad purposes, what is it currently used for?:
The depot is used to house a history museum.
What rail lines does/did the station/depot serve?: Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy Railroad
Station/Depot Web Site: Not listed
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