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The Batavia Depot Museum is a museum in Batavia, Illinois that was once the town's Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy Railroad Depot. It was the first of many depots built by the company. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.HistoryThe Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy Railroad (CB&Q) was established in the 1850s to rival the Galena and Chicago Union Railroad (C&GU). The...
The Batavia Depot Museum, as the name suggests, preserves the history and heritage of the former Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy Railroad Depot. Built in 1854, this depot's preservation is a joint effort between the Batavia Historical Society and the Batavia Parks District, and its operation depends on volunteers from the local community. A visit to this museum will surely enlighten one on the...