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Batavia

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Batavia , city (1990 pop. 16,310), seat of Genesee co., W N.Y.; inc. 1915. It was laid out in 1801 by Joseph Ellicott, agent for the Holland Land Company. Batavia produces a variety of light manufactures. The city was a center of the Anti-Masonic movement in the 19th cent. Attica prison, site of the 1971 uprising, is nearby. Author not available, BATAVIA. , The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition 2007 ... Read more
Batavia
Batavia, a Dutch East Indiaman , widely known for its bloodthirsty...commander, and 46 of the crew sailed two small boats to Batavia (now Jakarta) to get help. In his absence, an under-merchant...Pelsaert recovered nearly all the bullion that was aboard the Batavia , but on his return to Batavia he ... Read more
Batavia
Batavia, USA New York: named after the Batavian Republic, created by the French after their victory in 1795 to refer to the Netherlands. Other cities so called are generally named after the Batavia in New York. Batavia takes its name from a Germanic tribe, the Batavi. See Jakarta . Read more

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Focus point; Batavia homes in on Geneva before falling to Proviso East
; Batavia's Tim Carlson (40) drives for the basket as Geneva's Pete Hudepohl (24) and Matt Becker (34) try to block his path during Friday's game that Batavia won 75-49. -- Batavia coach Jim Roberts, center, directs Anthony Wallace, left, and Tim Carlson, right, during a break in Friday... Read more
Batavia 72, St. Charles East 67
; BATAVIA -- Usually, he runs the show, orchestrating the offense...Anthony Wallace was the show. In his last home game at Batavia High School, the senior turned in a highlight reel of a...time. His career-high 34 points provided the thrust in Batavia's 72-67 victory over St. Charles East as the Bulldogs ... Read more
Batavia MainStreet launches cybersale
; BATAVIA -- Looking for a bargain in cyberspace? Batavia MainStreet is joining 19 other Illinois Main Street communities...historic Dwight Train Depot, free Shakespeare in the Park in Batavia, and streetscaping in downtown Main Street districts. Other... Read more
BATAVIA STUDENTS FARE WELL ON STATE REPORT CARD
; BATAVIA -- The School District continues to thrive, according to...percent for the state. The number of low-income families in Batavia is 5.3 percent, compared to 35.7 percent statewide. The attendance rate last year at Batavia was 95.8 percent compared to 93.8 statewide, and the truancy... Read more
Windmills energize Batavia history buff
; Batavia resident Bob Popeck stands on a 1927 Batavia-made windmill in his back yard. A history buff, Popeck collects old windmills and windmill paraphernalia. BATAVIA -- Windmills play an important part in Batavia's history... Read more
Bulldogs pounce early in opener Batavia Tournament: Batavia 75, Addison Trail 44
; Batavia forward Jeff Roeske struggles for a rebound against the Addison Trail Blazers on Wednesday night at Batavia High School. Batavia guard Rashad Mitchell looks for an open teammate against Addison Trail during the Bulldogs' 75-44 victory Wednesday... Read more
Batavia focuses on energy
; Batavia Mayor Jeff Schielke BATAVIA -- Business development and redevelopment in Batavia is a lot like the Energizer Bunny -- it keeps going and going and going That's not surprising for the City of Energy, according to Mayor Jeff Schielke. "I'm... Read more
Batavia's bountiful second period cools rivalry with Geneva -- Batavia 61 / Geneva 40
; Batavia boys basketball coach Jim Roberts is well-schooled in the...Friday night in front of a near-capacity crowd at Geneva as Batavia outscored the Vikings 22-4 in the second quarter en route...As I told our kids, records really don't mean a lot when Batavia and Geneva play. A team that is coached by Tim ... Read more
Stamp of approval; Batavia Enterprises recognized for changes to former post office building
; Batavia Enterprises won the 2001 Silver Ole award for its renovations to the old U.S. Postal Service building...building. Now it's an Ole building. The two-level white brick-and-stone building in the heart of downtown Batavia has a new identity: the Batavia Business Center. And Batavia Enterprises ... Read more
BATAVIA CITY WITH ENERGY FOR GROWTH
; BATAVIA -- From windmills in the mid-1800s to the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory today, Batavia has expanded into a thriving suburban community during...century. Settled in 1833 by Christopher Columbus Payne, Batavia was sold to Judge Isaac Wilson a couple of years later... Read more

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