a church constructed with “local boulders” detailed photographic survey of solon spencer beman’s first methodist church of batavia, located at 8 north batavia avenue, batavia, il. the richardsonian romanesque style church’s exterior is comprised of multi-coloed rough-faced stones or boulders, harvested from local building contractor … Continue reading solon spencer beman’s 1887 rock-faced romanesque revival style united methodist church of batavia