directly behind the DeKalb County Courthouse, it is one of the oldest homes on that block. James was a Sycamore attorney, coincidentally, the house now holds a law office. Along Somonauk Street is another of the district's elegant examples of Queen Anne architecture, the David Syme House. The Somonauk Street house was designed by George Garnsey of Chicago and constructed around 1880. See also Other structure in the district Charles O. Boynton House Carlos Lattin House Churches in Sycamore Historic District Commercial buildings in Sycamore Historic District Frederick B. Townsend House David Syme House D.B. James House Other registered places in DeKalb county Adolphus W. Brower House Ellwood House Related articles American colonial architecture Georgian architecture Notes Buildings and structures in Sycamore Historic District Houses in DeKalb County, Illinois