204 S Main St. Sycamore, IL 60178

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"The stately home at Elm and Main Streets, built by Abraham Ellwood, stands as a cornerstone of DeKalb County’s early history. Abraham and his wife Sarah moved to Sycamore in 1856, joining their well-established children. 

Their family left a lasting legacy: 

Rueben, Sycamore’s first mayor; Chauncey, who brought the railroad; James, the postmaster and businessman; Alonzo, builder of the Central Block; and Alida Ellwood Young, honored by the Alida Young Temple. Isaac Ellwood, the barbed-wire baron, made significant contributions to DeKalb and beyond. Abraham, an expert cooper, had a shop on this property, making butter tubs and barrels. The grand home, designed for entertaining, now serves as office spaces while retaining its fine design elements. Upon entering, you’ll see a vintage leaded glass window and exquisite banisters. Upstairs, you’ll find original built-in shelves, a waiting room with a street view, a small kitchen, and a balcony overlooking the backyard where Abraham worked. Downstairs, the reception area features an inviting window seat with original glass. The former Piano Room, now a conference room, looks out onto Main Street. Behind the reception desk is the main business office, a tiny bathroom, and a waiting room leading to hallway offices. A small enclosed porch reveals original siding, and the larger back porch leads to the famous backyard. As you exit, either through the back stairs onto Elm Street or the lovely foyer, imagine the sounds of the piano and the gatherings of Sycamore’s founders in the front parlors."

The historical source responsible for this incredible depiction of this mid 1800's treasure is credited to the DeKalb County History Center. Find out more at: https://www.dekalbcountyhistory.org/