Commercial buildings in Sycamore Historic District
The commercial buildings in the Sycamore Historic District, located in Sycamore, Illinois, United States, are mostly located in and around the city's downtown. The largest concentration of commercial contributing properties to the historic district are found along Illinois Route 64 as it passes through Sycamore. They include several buildings known as "blocks" which can consist of more than one adjacent and attached structure, as is the case with the Waterman Block, one of the Sycamore commercial buildings.
A view of downtown Sycamore, toward the George's Block and the Citizens National Bank Building
156. W. State St., left; Townsend Building, right
The Court Building
National Bank & Trust Co. Building
Sycamore Historic District
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.
Streetside in the district
The 1890 Garbutt House, an example of Queen Anne style.
The Waterman Block.
There are five extant churches in the district including the Bethel Assemblies of God Church.
