Carlos Lattin House
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Carlos Lattin House | |
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| Location | Sycamore, DeKalb County, Illinois, USA |
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| Coordinates | 41°59′2″N 88°41′39″W / 41.98389°N 88.69417°WCoordinates: 41°59′2″N 88°41′39″W / 41.98389°N 88.69417°W |
| Built | 1854[1] |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival[2] |
| Part of | Sycamore Historic District (#78003104[3]) |
| Added to NRHP | May 2, 1978 |
The Carlos Lattin House was built by Illinois' first settler, Carlos Lattin. 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's first permanent settler, Carlos Lattin, who arrived in Sycamore in 1835.[1] He prospered as a farmer and grain and lumber dealer, worked as a correspondent for the Chicago Democrat, that city's first newspaper, and served as DeKalb County treasurer.[1]
Architecture
The house is designed in the Greek Revival style and features exterior brick construction.[2]
References
- 1 2 3 Sycamore Historic District Informational Poster, on site, corner of Elm and Somonauk Streets, Sycamore, Illinois. Photograph on Wikimedia Commons. Retrieved 17 February 2007
- 1 2 Property Information Report, Lattin House, HAARGIS Database, Illinois Historic Preservation Agency . Retrieved 17 February 2007.
- ↑ Staff (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
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