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Fabyan Dutch Windmill
The Fabyan Dutch Windmill was built by Louis Blackhaus, a German craftsman, between 1850-1860 on a site along York Road near Oak Brook. It was purchased by Colonel George Fabyan from Luis Reinke's widow for about $8,000 and moved to his estate known as Riverbank (now Fabyan Forest Preserve), in 1914
Geneva, IL LandmarksElgin Fire Barn No. Five Museum
View the 1929 American Lafrance Fire Engine and 1869
Elgin, IL MuseumsRed Oak Nature Center
A visit to the Red Oak Nature Center will help folks learn about the native plants and animals of the Fox River Valley. Interpretive center, hiking trails, and tours of Devil'
Batavia, IL Nature CentersFermi National Accelerator Laboratory
The internationally acclaimed center for high energy physics research posseses the world's most powerful particle accelerator where particles circle the four mile ring 57,000 times each second.
Batavia, IL Science CentersElgin Area Historical Society Museum
Housed in an 1856 landmark building, permanent exhibits include the Elgin National Watch Company, Elgin Road race memorabilia, the all new "Song of Hiawatha Pageant" exhibit, the "Elgin: An All America City"
Elgin, IL MuseumsFabyan Villa Museum & Japanese Garden
The Fabyan Villa Museum features a Frank Lloyd Wright home and museum exhibits from the collection of George Fabyan. Wednesdays guided architecture tours every half hour May 15-Oct. 15
Geneva, IL MuseumsBatavia Depot Museum
Experience railroad and war history alongside Batavia-related exhibits. The original bed and dresser from Mary Todd Lincoln'
Batavia, IL MuseumsHemmens Cultural Center
Home of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra, this facility contains a 1200-seat theatre and an 11,340
Elgin, IL Cultural Centers