Batavia, since 1833

Batavia () is a city mainly in Kane County and partly in DuPage County in the U.S. state of Illinois. We’re gathering its old postcards, photos and papers from public archives right now.

Photo: G LeTourneau

193 years of Batavia

Every find lands on the timeline as it comes in. Gaps show where the archives go quiet, and where neighbors can help.

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