The hodge podge of architectural styles that mingle in the Sycamore Historic District begins with Greek Revival structures which date from Sycamore's foundation in the mid to late 1830s, also the heyday for that particular style.
These structures are the oldest surviving within the district.
After the Civil War other styles began to dot the landscape in and around downtown Sycamore, Illinois.
Styles such as Italianate, Gothic Revival and Queen Anne can be found throughout the neighborhood.
Government buildings and commercial buildings offer prime examples of Classical Revival architecture, a style showcased by the ornate DeKalb County Courthouse, Sycamore Public Library, U.S. Post Office and The National Bank & Trust Co. building.
The current Sycamore Center, in the 300 block of State Street and once known as the Daniel Pierce Block, also exhibits.
Classical Revival architecture.

Of the 226 properties within the Sycamore Historic District 40 are identified as "strongly contributing" to the overall character of the district.
Twenty-one of those are ranked as the most significant structures in the district.
The majority of the rest of the buildings date from 1860-1900.
The hodge podge of architectural styles that mingle in the Sycamore Historic District begins with Greek Revival structures which date from Sycamore's foundation in the mid to late 1830s, also the heyday for that particular style. These structures are the oldest surviving within the district. After the Civil War other styles began to dot the landscape in and around downtown Sycamore, Illinois. Styles such as Italianate, Gothic Revival and Queen Anne can be found throughout the neighborhood. Government buildings and commercial buildings offer prime examples of Classical Revival architecture, a style showcased by the ornate DeKalb County Courthouse, Sycamore Public Library, U.S. Post Office and The National Bank & Trust Co. building. The current Sycamore Center, in the 300 block of State Street and once known as the Daniel Pierce Block, also exhibits. Classical Revival architecture.
Of the 226 properties within the Sycamore Historic District 40 are identified as "strongly contributing" to the overall character of the district. Twenty-one of those are ranked as the most significant structures in the district. The majority of the rest of the buildings date from 1860-1900.
Sycamore Historic District