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New America 250 Mural to Celebrate Batavia's Contributions to Nation

Public invited to mural unveiling Sept. 12 at Batavia City Hall BATAVIA, Ill. – The City of Batavia and Water Street Studios Public Art Initiative will unveil a new mural celebrating Batavia’s role in American history from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 12, at Batavia City Hall, 100 N. Island Ave.   Created by artist Marty Gniech, “Batavia’s Industrial Contributions to America” commemorates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The mural illustrates how Batavia’s