Sycamore Public Library, Sycamore

Name: Sycamore Public Library
Address: 103 E State St, Sycamore, 60178, United States
Telephone: (815) 895-2500

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Facts and practical information

The Sycamore Public Library, in Sycamore, Illinois, was erected in 1905 in the former location of Mansion House, Sycamore's oldest structure. Construction began in May of that year and the library officially opened to the public on Thanksgiving Day, 1905. The library joined the National Register of Historic Places in May 1978 with the rest of the Sycamore Historic District. The library still operates, as of 2019, as the Sycamore library. The library was erected with the help of a $10,000 grant from Andrew Carnegie in 1905. ()

Built: 1905 (119 years ago)Coordinates: 41°59'19"N, 88°41'3"W

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103 E State StSycamore 60178 United States

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(815) 895-2500

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Sycamore Public Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Civil War Memorial, Midwest Museum of Natural History, Elmwood Cemetery Gates, Sycamore Historic District.

0.6 miSW
Memorial
Civil War Memorial, Sycamore
16 min walk • The Civil War Memorial, in the DeKalb County county seat of Sycamore, Illinois, United States, is located in front of the DeKalb County Courthouse on a public square. The memorial was erected in 1896 and dedicated in 1897. The structure is a memorial to the thousands of DeKalb County residents who served in the American Civil War.
~1400 ftW
History museum, Natural history museum, Museum
Midwest Museum of Natural History, Sycamore
7 min walk • The Midwest Museum of Natural History was a 5013 organization located in Sycamore, Illinois, United States. In 1875, the structure was built as the home of the Universalist Church in Sycamore.
0.6 miSW
Monuments and statues
Elmwood Cemetery Gates, Sycamore
16 min walk • The Elmwood Cemetery Gates mark the east and north entrances to the Elmwood Cemetery in Sycamore, Illinois. The cast iron gates were likely built in 1865, the year the cemetery opened and the one emblazoned on the gates, though records of their construction have been lost.
~1460 ftSW
Neighbourhood
Sycamore Historic District, Sycamore
8 min walk • The Sycamore Historic District is a meandering area encompassing 99 acres 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sycamore Public Library?

Nearby attractions include Midwest Museum of Natural History, Sycamore (7 min walk), Sycamore Historic District, Sycamore (8 min walk), Civil War Memorial, Sycamore (16 min walk), Elmwood Cemetery Gates, Sycamore (16 min walk).

How to get to Sycamore Public Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sycamore Public Library:

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5 • Lines: Blue Line (1 min walk)