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The Old Silk Stocking Neighborhood is the historic district near downtown Kokomo, Indiana, and the Westside Business District. In 1886, natural gas was discovered in north central Indiana. The area exploded with people, who then developed the neighborhood. This historic area of town was the place where lawyers, doctors, industrialists and even a mayor would come to build their turn of the century residences. The neighborhood is bounded by Washington Street to the east, Philips Street to the west, Wildcat Creek to the south and Taylor Street to the North. Major roadways traversing through the Old Silk Stocking Neighborhood include Sycamore Street (Indiana State Road 22) running east and west and Washington Street and Philips Street traveling north and south. Recently in 2005, Sycamore Street (SR 22) began a complete redesign resulting in an addition of a center turn lane, as well as old-fashioned lighting and ornamental trees with construction ending in late 2006. On December 22, 2008, the neighborhood was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Its official boundaries are "W. Jackson St. on the N., Washington St. on the E., Wildcat Creek in the S., Phillips St. on the W.".
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When was Old Silk Stocking Historic District listed on the National Register?
Old Silk Stocking Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 22, 2008.
What type of historic resource is Old Silk Stocking Historic District?
Old Silk Stocking Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Old Silk Stocking Historic District?
The period of significance for Old Silk Stocking Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1886.
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