[2] It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979 as the Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy Railroad Depot.

The new railroad was constructed due to growing concern that the cities of Batavia and Aurora would have an economic downfall since the C&GU bypassed both settlements.

The railroad station in Batavia was the first constructed by the CB&Q, and as such, the company took extra care to make it stand out architecturally.

The wood structure stands two stories tall with red, vertical panels.

The station was later abandoned by the CB&Q, who preferred to maintain only a direct route through Aurora.