Daniel Pierce Block
The Daniel Pierce Block or Daniel Pierce Building is located in downtown Sycamore, Illinois along Illinois Route 64 (State Street). The building is a contributing member of the Sycamore Historic District. It is directly across the street from another notable structure in the district, the National Bank & Trust Co. Building. Today the building is known as Sycamore Center, the Sycamore City Council currently meets in the structure.
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