stained glass windows. St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Sycamore, Illinois is considered a contributing structure to the historic integrity of the district and is one of seven Sycamore churches that were integral parts of the historic district when it was nominated for the National Register of Historic Places. St. Peter's Episcopal Church The Sycamore, Illinois St. Peter's Episcopal Church is listed as another contributing structure to the overall historic integrity of the Sycamore Historic District. The historic district was designated in 1978 when it joined the National Register of Historic Places. The church building was designed by Chicago architect George O. Garnsey. It was erected in 1878 and consecrated in 1879 as a memorial to its primary benefactor Sycamore businessman James Waterman. Waterman paid the entire $17,000 construction cost himself. The building is said to be the oldest church in DeKalb County. Constructed from Batavia stone the building's distinctive architectural integrity has been maintained through the years. It still features original walnut pews and stained glass. Old Congregational Church Old Congregational Church, also known as Sycamore Baptist Church or First Congregational Church, is located at the corner of High and Somonauk Streets in Sycamore, Illinois. The building, erected in 1884, was designed by Chicago architect George O. Garnsey. Garnsey designed several prominent structure in Sycamore and DeKalb, including the Ellwood House and the David Syme House. The plans for the church appeared in Garnsey's patternbook journal, National Builder, at about the same time the building was constructed. After a 1978 lightning strike the building's main steeple underwent a renovation. Early church documents record members as staunchly abolitionists, having participated in the Underground Railroad as early as 1844. The building is designed in Victorian Gothic motif and its exterior is clad in stone. Universalist Church/Arthur Stark House The Universalist Church/Arthur Stark House is a residential structure in the DeKalb County, Illinois city of Sycamore. It is a contributing structure to the overall historic integrity of the Sycamore Historic District. This two-story Italianate home was constructed in 1855. Early in its history it served as the Universalist Church. Later, it was purchased by Arthur Stark, for whom it served as a residence. Alonzo Ellwood, another member of the famed Ellwood family, was an original trustee for the Universalist Church, which once occupied this house. Before the Civil War the Universalist congregation was active in the abolitionist