Eastside Community Center, Batavia

Name: Eastside Community Center
Address: Batavia, United States

#3 among attractions in Batavia

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The Eastside Community Center, formerly the Catholic Holy Cross Church, is an historic building in Batavia, Illinois. It was built in 1897 to serve the Holy Cross congregation of Batavia, many of whom were Irish immigrants who came to work in local quarries. The building operated as a church until the 1990s, when the property was transferred to the Batavia Park District. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1999. ()

Built: 1897 (127 years ago)Architectural style: Gothic revivalCoordinates: 41°51'1"N, 88°18'9"W

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Eastside Community Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fabyan Windmill, Northwestern Medicine Field, Charlestowne Mall, Arcada Theatre.

1.5 miN
Windmill
Fabyan Windmill, Geneva
38 min walk • Nestled in the charming city of Geneva, Illinois, the Fabyan Windmill stands as a testament to American ingenuity and Dutch craftsmanship. This historic mill, restored to its original luster, offers a picturesque glimpse into the past for visitors and locals alike.
2.3 miNE
Arenas and stadiums, Baseball, Sport venue
Northwestern Medicine Field, Geneva
60 min walk • Northwestern Medicine Field is a baseball field located in Geneva, Illinois. The stadium was built in 1991 and holds 10,923 people. It is the home ballpark of the Kane County Cougars. The stadium has the highest capacity for any independent league baseball stadium.
5.3 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Charlestowne Mall, St. Charles
137 min walk • Charlestowne Mall was a shopping mall located in St. Charles, Illinois, United States. It was the second mall to serve the city of St. Charles, after St. Charles Mall. Built by Wilmorite Properties, Charlestowne Mall opened for business in April 1991. Its original anchor stores were Kohl's, JCPenney, Sears, and Carson's.
4.4 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater
Arcada Theatre, St. Charles
113 min walk • The Arcada Theatre Building is a theater in St. Charles, Illinois located on Main Street. The theatre was opened on Labor Day, September 6, 1926, engaging projection of silent movies and the staging of live vaudeville acts.
3.7 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Geneva Commons, Geneva
94 min walk • The Geneva Commons is an upscale lifestyle center in the Chicago suburb of Geneva, Illinois. The center is located along Randall Road in the heart of the St. Charles/Geneva/Batavia retail complex. The center includes over 80 retailers and restaurants spread over 418,000 square feet. The center, which was developed by Jeffrey R.
0.4 miW
Specialty museum, History museum, Museum
Batavia Depot Museum, Batavia
11 min walk • The Batavia Depot Museum is a museum in Batavia, Illinois that was once the town's primary train station. It was the first of many depots built by the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad.
1.9 miNE
Sport, Sport venue
Fox Valley Ice Arena, Geneva
50 min walk • Fox Valley Ice Arena is a public skating facility offering basic to advanced skating lessons for both figure skating and hockey. In addition, it is home to the Chicago Steel of the United States Hockey League. It contains two rinks: one measures 200' x 85' and the other 200' x 100'.
0.5 miW
Church
United Methodist Church of Batavia, Batavia
12 min walk • The United Methodist Church of Batavia is a historical church in Batavia, Illinois. Funds for the church were donated by Rev. E. H. Gammon and Cpt. Don Carlos Newton in 1887 to replace the First Methodist Church of Batavia. It was designed by famed local architect Solon Spencer Beman in the Romanesque Revival style.
2.5 miN
Museum
Central Geneva Historic District, Geneva
64 min walk • The Central Geneva Historic District is a set of 102 buildings and structures in Geneva, Illinois. Of those, 68 contribute to the district's historical integrity. The district is representative of southern Geneva, south of Illinois Route 38.
3.6 miNE
41°53'15"N • 88°15'9"W
Prairie Landing Golf Club, West Chicago
93 min walk • Outdoor activities, Golf
4.2 miN
Museum, History museum
William Beith House, St. Charles
108 min walk • The William Beith House, now known as the Beith House Museum, is a Registered Historic Place located at 8 Indiana Street in St. Charles, Il. It largely retains its original riverstone exterior, while many other local structures have been significantly altered or covered in stucco.

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Which popular attractions are close to Eastside Community Center?

Nearby attractions include Batavia Depot Museum, Batavia (11 min walk), United Methodist Church of Batavia, Batavia (12 min walk), First Methodist Church of Batavia, Batavia (16 min walk).