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 now housing a history museum in Batavia, Illinois.
Waymark Code: WMWR9
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 10/29/2006
Views: 14
Originally built in 1854, this railroad depot was the first constructed by the Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy Railroad. The depot had additions added in 1868. The depot had remained vacant for many years, when in 1973 it was moved and renovated. The depot was restored to match the historic exterior appearance. The building now houses the Batavia Depot Museum. For more information about the museum (
visit link)
Street address:
155 Houston St
Batavia, IL
County / Borough / Parish: Kane County
Year listed: 1979
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering
Periods of significance: 1850-1874
Historic function: Transportation
Current function: Recreation and Culture
Privately owned?: no
Hours of operation: From: 2:00 PM To: 4:00 PM
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
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