The attractions of Sycamore include its majestic 1904 county courthouse, domed Carnegie library, well-appointed Victorian homes and tree-lined streets, and flourishing central business district located on a broad main street first laid out in the mid-19th century. The 1� parking meters are a nice touch too. This DeKalb County seat retains the charming appearance of a fictional midwestern �small-town USA.� Now known far and wide for its annual pumpkinfestival in October, Sycamore has a rich historical past. In Sycamore, readers will discover people, businesses, organizations, and events that contributed to this community becoming a place where the slogan �Life Offers More in Sycamore� was a natural.