Address
2933 Poni Moi Road, Honolulu, HI 96815
2933 Poni Moi Road, Honolulu, HI 96815
TMK
(1) 3-1-029:038
SHPD Historic Site Number
80-14-9910
Abstract
La Pietra, which was constructed in 1921, is an extensive two-story “Italian Villa” overlooking Kapiolani Park in Honolulu. Its two stories are arranged in a hollow square containing a central rectangular patio. The central patio is lined on all four sides with arcades supported by cut sandstone Doric columns. La Pietra is significant as a representation of the kind of lifestyle enjoyed by the very wealthy in Hawaii at that time as well as a fine example of Mediterranean architecture. La Pietra has been called one of the most perfect examples of an Italian villa anywhere in the United States.
La Pietra, which was constructed in 1921, is an extensive two-story “Italian Villa” overlooking Kapiolani Park in Honolulu. Its two stories are arranged in a hollow square containing a central rectangular patio. The central patio is lined on all four sides with arcades supported by cut sandstone Doric columns. La Pietra is significant as a representation of the kind of lifestyle enjoyed by the very wealthy in Hawaii at that time as well as a fine example of Mediterranean architecture. La Pietra has been called one of the most perfect examples of an Italian villa anywhere in the United States.
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