Japonski Island Boathouse
Added to the National Register in 1986, and a National Historic Landmark.
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The record
| Property type | Building |
| Address | Japonski Island, Sitka vicinity, AK |
| Borough or census area | Sitka |
| Listed | Aug 11, 1986 |
| Listed for | Military |
| Level of significance | National |
| Also known as | Sitka; the Causeway; Mt. Edgecumbe School |
| Reference number | 86003559 |
| Type of place | historic district |
| Designations | National Historic Landmark |
| Contributing resources | 27 buildings, 14 structures |
| Standing | Yes |
The nomination form, the document that argues why this place matters, is in the National Archives: Read the nomination ↗
Visiting
| Address | Japonski Island, Sitka, AK |
| Coordinates | 57.0494° N, 135.3471° W · Directions ↗ |
| Also in Sitka | 23 listed places in Sitka → |
| Nearest national park unit | Sitka National Historical Park · 1 mile · on Park Atlas |
| Federal campgrounds nearby | Samsing Cove Cabin 5 miles · Starrigavan Creek Cabin 6 miles · Starrigavan Campground And Day Use 6 miles |
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Questions people ask
When was Japonski Island Boathouse listed on the National Register?
Aug 11, 1986. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.
Source: National Park Service
Where is Japonski Island Boathouse?
Japonski Island, Sitka vicinity, Sitka, Alaska. The nearest national park unit is Sitka National Historical Park, 1 mile away.
Source: Sitka National Historical Park
What does the Japonski Island Boathouse listing include?
The listing counts 41 contributing resources. Those are 27 buildings and 14 structures. A contributing resource is a part of the listed property that carries its historic significance.
Source: National Park Service
Where is the nomination form for Japonski Island Boathouse?
The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.
Source: National Archives
Are there campgrounds near Japonski Island Boathouse?
Three federal campgrounds are within reach. The closest is Samsing Cove Cabin, 5 miles away. Starrigavan Creek Cabin is 6 miles away, and Starrigavan Campground And Day Use is 6 miles away.
Source: Campsite Atlas
Is there cell service at Japonski Island Boathouse?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE and AT&T 4G LTE at the listed point. Coverage indoors and behind old masonry is another matter.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
Sources
Location, type and contributing counts come from the National Park Service's National Register spatial data. Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet where it carries the listing. Construction date, architect, style, photograph and encyclopedia link come from Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons, matched on reference number 86003559. Nothing here is transcribed by hand. The nomination form and photographs ↗ at NPGallery are the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service, and the form is often the best description of the place.