Commerce in Batavia - 175 Years of Progress

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Much has been written about the industries that helped to establish the city of Batavia - windmill companies, rock quarries, and wagon making - to name a few. But what about the role of the retail businesses, service industries, and later manufacturers that supported and nourished life in Batavia as its population grew? Do you remember the neighborhood grocery stores? Downtown before there was a McDonald's? Did your parents or grandparents work for a company no longer here? Join us for a discussion about the Batavia businesses of your youth. Co-sponsored by the Batavia Chamber of Commerce, Batavia Depot Museum, and Batavia Historical Society.