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The platform of the Batavia Terminal seen looking north on July 4, 1956.

Photo by GM Andersen, from the Krambles-Peterson Archive

Batavia

Wilson Avenue and the Fox River, City of Batavia

History:

Full station profile and history coming soon.

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Left: The storefront terminal is still in use as a commercial establishment, as seen on May 9, 2010.

Right: The view looking north on the same day from track-level toward the former location of the platform. The stairs leading down from Wilson Street to the bicycle path occupy the same location as the stairs that led to the station’s platform.

Both photos by Don Bosan-Bruno

Additional Photos

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Car 416 sits at Batavia during 1954. Given the number of people on the right-of-way, this was probably part of a railfan excursion.

Ed O'Meara, C Scholes

Sources:

  1. Juneau, William. “Firms Rent Stations After Service Ends.” Chicago Daily Tribune 6 Nov. 1960: W1.