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The Historic Streets of Sycamore, Illinois

architecture, historic homes May 21, 2012

Savannah, Georgia has some of the most amazing residential architecture in the United States, so beautiful that General Sherman didn’t have the heart to burn it down during the Civil War. Travel quite a bit north to a cozy, Yankee town just 60 miles west of the heart of Chicago, whose gracious homes remind me of many found in that historic painted lady of Savannah. Won’t you join me for a walk around Sycamore …

Sycamore is the quintessential slice of home town America.
Friendly neighbors and the comforts of a caring community make this an idyllic place to live.
Grand old ladies with fragrant rose gardens tempt the eye at every turn in the sidewalk.
 This lovely home is undergoing a porch renovation. Two-toned windows with amazing details grab the eye.
A headless statue on the front porch lends an air of intrigue as to what lies inside.
Historic homes have plaques by the sidewalk that relay the original owner,
their occupation, and the year the home was built.
This is one of my favorite homes in Sycamore. The front porch is deeper than most.
The white wicker furniture beckons you to set a spell and enjoy a glass of iced tea.
Two-toned windows and an arched doorway create architectural interest on this Midwestern farmhouse.
Ornate porch details provide much-appreciated eye candy for passers-by.
Grand, stone homes peek out from shaded, tree-lined streets,
providing a nice contrast to their clapboard neighbors.
The owner of this blue beauty reclined on his porch as we strolled by.
We complimented him on his flowers and amazing hostas.
He confessed to having spent the entire day in his garden … and it showed in the lushness of his landscape.
Storybook cottages add charm all their own with winding sidewalks tempting you to come closer.
The quaint streets of Sycamore boast a variety of architectural styles.
A stunning home wears a gorgeous turret and rich color scheme.
Park benches and double wood doors greet the lucky visitor who crosses this home’s threshold.
Sycamore has so many breathtaking homes, my shutter finger was becoming calloused.
Stay tuned for a future post showcasing more homes in Sycamore.

Filed Under: architecture, historic homes46 Comments

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  1. Mel S. says

    May 21, 2012 at 3:30 am

    You have a knack for finding some of the most beautiful houses in Illinois! I have never been to Sycamore but now I would like to!

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  2. GardenofDaisies says

    May 21, 2012 at 4:23 am

    WOW!! What a beautiful neighborhood! I want to live there!

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  3. Vickie @ Ranger 911 says

    May 21, 2012 at 11:05 am

    Every one of those homes just takes my breath away! I could walk around a neighborhood like that for hours!

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  4. Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says

    May 21, 2012 at 12:32 pm

    I love beautiful old homes like these. Thanks for taking us along.

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  5. Pam - @diy Design Fanatic says

    May 21, 2012 at 12:59 pm

    Wonderful tour! I love Savannah and have been two times this year already. I never get tired of seeing the wonderful architecture there. Stopping by from Metamorphosis Monday.

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  6. Whimsical Perspective says

    May 21, 2012 at 1:02 pm

    These are the houses that surround my house!! I walk by these everyday. Our house is almost 100 years old and I love it. Thanks for showcasing my neighborhood. 🙂

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  7. Pamela says

    May 21, 2012 at 1:03 pm

    Those are all just beautiful! I love looking at historic homes. Thanx for sharing!

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  8. [email protected] Charm says

    May 21, 2012 at 3:53 pm

    Thanks so much for the tour…I love looking at old homes. Hop over today and grab my starfish featured button for your blog…yes..you have been featured at NTT.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  9. D says

    May 21, 2012 at 6:49 pm

    Great homes. I wish we could peek into all of them.
    D

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  10. Connie says

    May 21, 2012 at 6:52 pm

    I love home tours. Hope you’ll return us to the brown house that is having a porch renovation and let us see the finished job. Hope they change the color. It’s lost in all that brown paint.

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  11. Pamela Gordon says

    May 21, 2012 at 11:07 pm

    These homes are so lovely. I would enjoy walking around this pretty town. I really like the farmhouse with the pretty veranda and trim. Thanks for the tour.

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  12. The Polka Dot Closet says

    May 22, 2012 at 12:52 am

    Those are just gorgeous! Who knew Illinois had their share of stunning old homes!

    Carol

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  13. Fabiana ~ Ciao! Newport Beach says

    May 22, 2012 at 1:47 am

    i Really enjoyed the tour! So pretty…

    ciao!

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  14. Terry Moore says

    May 22, 2012 at 2:16 am

    It is my dream to visit Savannah one day and even tour some homes. Thanks for wetting my appetite! Beautiful.

    Reply
  15. Anne says

    May 22, 2012 at 12:33 pm

    What beautiful detail in those homes! Love them all!!

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  16. Susan says

    May 22, 2012 at 1:01 pm

    Wow what great pictures. I love Sycamore!

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  17. THE FARMHOUSE PORCH says

    May 22, 2012 at 1:19 pm

    Thanks for the beautiful inspiration. Adding these to my “someday” list…
    ♥Linsey

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  18. Scribbler says

    May 22, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    I really enjoyed your tour — bookmarking the page. I would kill for a house with wrap-around porches.

    Reply
  19. Sarah says

    May 22, 2012 at 6:48 pm

    I am always in love with the homes you post photos of! You certainly have some lovely one in your area. I dream of someday owning a home like one of these! Thanks for sharing. 🙂

    Reply
  20. Liz - Imageremix says

    May 22, 2012 at 9:30 pm

    These are a work of art,and I mean real meaningful art. Historic beauty has something to say, just like the garden of the man who had been out there all day. It teaches us we have to put a lot of ourselves into what we do to get such rewards back. Thanks for taking the time to photograph and showcase these. We have nothing like this near us. Seeing these is like stepping into another world. Thanks too for stopping at Quirky Vistas and leaving me your sweet thoughts! I’m now following. Come and visit again!
    Liz

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  21. Lynn @ UpCountry Olio says

    May 23, 2012 at 1:25 am

    Thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing these with us! I can’t believe how many amazing historic homes you found in one place! This has got to be one of my very favorite kind of posts and your photos are fantastic. Did I forget to say “Thank You?”

    Reply
  22. Jody and Stan says

    May 23, 2012 at 5:01 am

    Love the old houses, so much character and history.

    Jody

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  23. [email protected] and A Debbie-Dabble Christmas says

    May 23, 2012 at 11:15 am

    Absolutely stunning homes! I would take anyone of these homes over a brand new one any day!!

    Thanks so much for sharing!

    Hugs,
    Debbie

    Reply
  24. victoriantailor says

    May 23, 2012 at 12:59 pm

    Oh my goodness, just stunning, we have mostly Queen Anne’s here also, reminds me that mine needs painting again!

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  25. Anita @ Cedar Hill Ranch says

    May 23, 2012 at 1:14 pm

    Thanks for sharing at cowgirl up. I would love to live in any of these houses. We are keeping our ranch, but when my daughter graduates in two years, we’re moving from the suburbs into the city. I hope we’ll be able to buy a historic house like one of these lovelies, but I don’t see many like these here.

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  26. Sam I Am...... says

    May 23, 2012 at 3:06 pm

    Gorgeous! My favs were the the one with the statue on the porch and the last one. And did you see that tree in the last picture? Huge! I wonder how old that tree is and what type. That trunk was really big!
    Thank you for sharing those gorgeous homes. At my age though now all I can see is the work it takes to maintain them and the money! LOL!

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  27. ~Mary says

    May 23, 2012 at 8:31 pm

    I would love to own any of these beautiful old homes. Thank you for sharing!

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  28. Andrea says

    May 23, 2012 at 8:42 pm

    What a beautiful area! I live in an area of new homes, and I certainly miss seeing homes and neighbourhoods with history!

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  29. Kerryanne @ Shabby Art Boutique says

    May 23, 2012 at 10:45 pm

    What a gorgeous tour with the most amazing architecture… I loved every one of them. Lovely photos Jennifer 🙂

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  30. Melissah says

    May 24, 2012 at 11:16 am

    What stunning architecture – it looks like a beautiful city to live!
    ♥
    Melissah from Country Style chic

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  31. Kelly says

    May 24, 2012 at 8:46 pm

    What great old homes. I love driving through historic districts and looking at all the beautiful architecture.

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  32. [email protected] says

    May 24, 2012 at 9:40 pm

    I love the visual impact of those old homes. The quality construction, visual beauty, etc. Unfortunately, around here the old homes have such tiny yards.

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  33. Martha says

    May 25, 2012 at 2:26 am

    Lovely houses in the town! Like the assortment of styles.

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  34. [email protected] the Screen Door says

    May 25, 2012 at 3:39 am

    So much charm on one street! What a wonderful place to live!

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  35. Anne says

    May 26, 2012 at 2:50 pm

    Jennifer,
    Thank you for this tour of Sycamore.I have not been there yet.What a beautiful town.LOVE those historical homes.You have to come out to Woodstock.Lots of beautiful historic homes here too.
    ((Hugs))
    Anne

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  36. Bliss says

    May 27, 2012 at 12:29 am

    Those are some fantastic houses. I’d love to tour them all.

    ~Bliss~

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  37. Susan BetweenNapsOnThePorch says

    May 30, 2012 at 12:22 am

    Beautiful, beautiful homes. Love all the wonderful porches!

    Reply
  38. Debra says

    July 3, 2012 at 1:44 pm

    love old houses…we have many in the area where I live as well ( south of Pittsburgh PA ) and yet I can never get enough of looking at them

    Reply
  39. arrielle_p says

    November 15, 2012 at 7:14 am

    Love that green home on the first photo. A dream home I want to own someday.

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  40. Rachel says

    January 2, 2014 at 9:36 am

    I grew up in Sycamore and always loved looking at these grand old homes, dreaming of what it would be like to live in one of them.I had a classmate whose house in Sycamore was once part of the Underground Railroad.

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  41. Melanie says

    January 2, 2014 at 12:20 pm

    This is my hometown (actually I think the previous poster may be my sister). The old farm house we grew up in was a few blocks east of Somonauk and Main Street, where many of these historic houses are located. I used to walk by them on my way to school. I think one of the houses pictured was my favorite, although it’s hard to tell because if it is, it has been painted a different color. Beautiful photos; brings back memories.

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  42. Nancy Wiebel says

    January 2, 2014 at 9:20 pm

    Hello…I’m your neighbor to the west…in Iowa. I don’t think I’ve ever heard of Sycamore, IL. What a lovely town! The homes you featured are beautiful.

    Your blog/home are so lovely. I enjoy visiting.

    Nancy

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  43. Dan says

    January 5, 2014 at 4:41 pm

    Grew up in a little town just west of Sycamore called Clare, I went to Sycamore schools K-12 and have seen more than just these homes all over Sycamore, very nice community.

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  44. Jill says

    January 5, 2014 at 9:46 pm

    I live in Sycamore, and love every moment of it. For those who are interested, once a year many of the historic homes are open for touring. It’s during the festival in late October that we call Pumpkinfest. And I highly recommend it, especially since all the mature trees are in such splendor and frame the residences beautifully.

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  45. Kevin says

    February 14, 2014 at 8:51 pm

    I lived in sycamore growing up
    I knew many of the people living in these
    Old houses. But now it’s just a yuppie
    Community way overpriced. Turned into
    A bedroom city for Chicago It lost its true
    Feeling

    Reply
  46. Bob says

    February 11, 2019 at 4:42 pm

    Sycamore was a wonderful town to grow up in! Love these beautiful old houses.

    Reply

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