About this property
Deception Pass (Lushootseed: sčudᶻ; Samish: Xwchsónges) is a strait separating Whidbey Island from Fidalgo Island, in the northwest part of the U.S. state of Washington. It connects Skagit Bay, part of Puget Sound, with the Strait of Juan de Fuca. A pair of bridges known collectively as Deception Pass Bridge cross Deception Pass.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 82004285. It was listed on July 15, 1982.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Deception Pass listed on the National Register?
Deception Pass was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 15, 1982.
What type of historic resource is Deception Pass?
Deception Pass is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Deception Pass?
The period of significance for Deception Pass is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Deception Pass?
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