Carlos Lattin House

Carlos Lattin House
Location: Sycamore, DeKalb County, Illinois, USA
Built: 1854[1]
Architectural style: Greek Revival[2]
Governing body: Private Ownership
Part of: Sycamore Historic District (#78003104)
Added to NRHP: May 2, 1978[3]

The Carlos Lattin House was built by Sycamore, Illinois' first settler. It lies within the boundaries of the Sycamore Historic District and is listed as one of the contributing structures in the district. The Sycamore Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.

History

The house, in the 300 block of Somonauk Street in Sycamore, was erected in 1854 by the city of Sycamore's first permanent settler, Carlos Lattin. It was built after Lattin, who arrived in Sycamore in 1835[1], prospered as a farmer and grain and lumber dealer. Lattin worked as a correspondent for the Chicago Democrat, that city's first newspaper and also served as DeKalb County treasurer.[1]

Architecture

The home is cast in the Greek Revival style and features exterior brick construction.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c Sycamore Historic District Informational Poster, on site, corner of Elm and Somonauk Streets, Sycamore, Illinois. Photograph on Wikimedia Commons. Retrieved 17 February 2007
  2. ^ a b Property Information Report, Lattin House, HAARGIS Database, Illinois Historic Preservation Agency [1]. Retrieved 17 February 2007.
  3. ^ NRIS Database, National Register of Historic Places. Retrieved 17 February 2007.
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