Print, Photographic

Photograph

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Batavia Depot Museum

Aerial view of Wilson Street, Batavia, IL: Black and white photo depicting a street scene in Batavia, Illinois, showcasing old buildings, power lines and horse-drawn vehicles.
Aerial view of Wilson Street, Batavia, IL

Black and white photo depicting a street scene in Batavia, Illinois, showcasing old buildings, power lines and horse-drawn vehicles.

Name/Title

Print, Photographic

Entry/Object ID

P132

Description

Wilson Street looking east from top of building at corner of Batavia Avenue & Wilson St. Some identifiable buildings include a Tailoring store, the Chicago Northwestern Batavia Depot, Newton Wagon Co., J. Morris & Co, First Baptist Church, Holy Cross Church, and U.S. Wind Engine & Pump building on the right. House drawn carriage is at bottom left in front of what would eventually be Olmstead's Appliance store. Other pedestrians and vehicles can be seen on the road in the background. Power lines run down both sides of Wilson St.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Gelatin Print - silver chloride

Subject Person or Organization

Olmstead's Appliance Store

Subject Place

Roadway

Wilson Street, Batavia Avenue

City

Batavia

State/Province

Illinois

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Neighborhood

West Batavia

Collection

Photograph Collection

Made/Created

Artist

M. L. Photo Company, 2837 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago

Time Period

1890s

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Receiver Marking

Location

Back of image

Transcription

From M.W. + E.C. | Recd. 11-5-65 | P-132 | Batavia Depot Museum | Batavia, Illinois 60510 | Street Scenes

Language

English

Material/Technique

Pen, Stamped, Pencil

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Print, Photographic

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Postcard, Picture

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Photograph

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Postcard

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Graphic Documents

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Writing Media

Nomenclature Class

Documentary Objects

Nomenclature Class

Written Communication T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Image

Height

3-1/2 in

Width

5-1/2 in

Updated By

Jessica Meis

Update Date

July 31, 2026