Sycamore Historic District
Sycamore Historic District | |
Streetside in the district | |
| Location | Irregular pattern along Main and Somonauk Sts., Sycamore, Illinois |
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| Coordinates | 41°59′6″N 88°41′12″W / 41.98500°N 88.68667°W |
| Area | 99 acres (40 ha) |
| Architect | Multiple |
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| NRHP reference No. | 78003104 |
| Added to NRHP | May 2, 1978 |
The Sycamore Historic District is a meandering area encompassing 99 acres (400,000 m2) of the land in and around the downtown of the DeKalb County, Illinois county seat, Sycamore. The area includes historic buildings and a number of historical and Victorian homes. Some significant structures are among those located within the Historic District including the DeKalb County Courthouse and the Sycamore Public Library. The district has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since May 2, 1978.
There are over 200 properties within the irregular boundaries of the Sycamore Historic District. Of those, 187 are considered contributing properties to the historic district, and 22 are non-contributing. Of all of the district's homes and buildings 75% fit within the historic district concept. Some of the major structures include several prominent Queen Anne style mansions, the Sycamore library, the DeKalb County Courthouse, and dozens of mid- to late 19th-century houses.