Silk Stocking District
About the Silk Stocking National Histroic District
Tucked between Broadway and Seawall Boulevard, the Silk Stocking National Historic District (SSNHD) boasts a varied collection of historic homes that reflect development from the Civil War through World War II. Outlined by Galveston’s other historic boulevard, Rosenberg (25th Street), SSNHD is roughly composed of fourteen blocks. Silk Stocking presents some of the best and affordable historic living Galveston has to offer with palm and oak lined streets, a trolley line, and a varied collection of stately manors, Victorian homesteads, and charming cottages. Perhaps due to its size, this district reflects a diverse, welcoming community dedicated to preserving, revitalizing and protecting historic heritage and community character.
The Silk Stocking District was formed in April, 1975, and was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in May, 1996. The neighborhood includes some of Galveston’s best examples of the Queen Anne style. Several homes within the district, because of their architectural and historical significance, have National Register status.
Living in the Silk Stocking District
Silk Stocking National Historic District is a local historic district of Galveston Island and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Like all of Galveston’s historic districts, Silk Stocking has a unique sense of place and community. Homes and buildings located in this district are protected from unsympathetic changes to surrounding properties, which may decrease property values or negatively affect the neighborhood. Numerous reports, including a case study of Galveston, have shown that a historic designation maintains or increases property values.
Due to SSNHD’s designation, the neighborhood is protected by city zoning ordinances to ensure the protection of Historic Heritage and holds enforceable regulations and requirements regarding the exterior alteration of properties within its boundaries.
Information above obtained from SSHD website… For more information please visit http://www.silkstockinggalveston.org/