What Makes Batavia Unique?
• The Windmill City – for its role as host to several windmill manufacturers. In 1856, the U.S. Wind Engine and Pump Company moved from Connecticut to Batavia. The move was prompted by their inability to profitably sell American style windmills in the east. Batavia was a growing, vibrant and established community with an abundance of natural resources and a ready-made labor market. • Batavia Riverwalk – is a 3.2-acre park and is also home to a native wildflower sanctuary. The Riverwalk is the jewel within the Batavia Park District. Located on a 12-acre peninsula adjacent to the Depot Museum complex, the Riverwalk is surrounded by water. It was created over a 10-year period through the cooperative efforts of the Park District, the City of Batavia and a dedicated group of community volunteers. • Fermilab – located in Batavia near Chicago, Illinois, is a U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory specializing in high-energy particle physics. As of January 1, 2007, Fermilab is operated
