The Batavia Institute, a Registered Historic Place in Batavia, Illinois, was chartered in 1853 as a private academy by a group of prominent individuals including Rev. Stephen Peet and architect Elijah Shumway Town. The central part of the building, constructed in 1853-1854 in Greek Revival style, still stands at 333 South Jefferson Street.
Originally proposed as a normal school in 1857, the Batavia Institute's building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. With a rich history and architectural significance, the institute remains a notable landmark in the community.
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