Because of You

Thanks to you, Historic Hawai‘i Foundation celebrates its 40th anniversary of historic preservation this year.  We honor HHF’s founding members, who had the foresight to establish HHF in 1974, and the generations of members and supporters who have continued the effort over the past four decades.  Together with your support, Historic Hawai‘i Foundation continues its mission of protecting historic buildings, landmarks and cultural heritage of the Islands.

Community Impact

Your contributions have helped HHF to double its efforts to advocate for historic preservation through the legislation process and field work. HHF’s executive director and staff are part of several consultation teams for development and preservation projects. Thanks to your support, we have been able to promote community awareness through these achievements in 2014:

  • HHF partnered with the Freeman Foundation to secure preservation grants for the Lahaina Courthouse, the East Hawai‘i Cultural Center, Mokuaikaua Church, Pacific Aviation Museum Tower, Church of the Crossroads, and ‘Ewa Community Church.
  • In collaboration with the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the Waikīkī Natatorium was designated as a National Treasure in July 2014.
  • Partnering with the State Historic Preservation Division to increase awareness statewide, HHF held preservation workshops on Moloka‘i, Lāna‘i, Maui and Kaua‘i. The workshops were well-attended by members of each community and helped increase understanding of historic preservation review processes.
  • HHF organized unique historic home and building tours to encourage the appreciation of history and architecture. These tours enabled members and guests to experience the interiors of private residences and commercial buildings and learn about their history.

Please take a look at the map illustrating HHF’s work during 2014.  It provides a more visual perspective of the impact HHF supporters have made.

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And 2014 hasn’t finished yet!

To our donors, members and volunteers, thank you for keeping Historic Hawai‘i Foundation a healthy and strong representative of the preservation community. We look forward to many more years ahead.

Please help us keep the preservation movement strong and the momentum going through a donation to the 2014 Annual Fund.

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[fusion_testimonials backgroundcolor=”” textcolor=”” class=”” id=””][fusion_testimonial name=”Wei Fang” avatar=”male” image=”” company=”Founder of R&D, Inter-island Terminal, HHF Member since 2012″ link=”” target=”_self”]Preservation is a large part of the culture and it gets people engaged in their community.” “It’s just so important,”…“So many cities spread outward and lose their identity in the process. I think we can do both here in Hawai‘i, expand, add what’s new and keep what’s special about Hawai‘i.[/fusion_testimonial][/fusion_testimonials][fusion_testimonials backgroundcolor=”” textcolor=”” class=”” id=””][fusion_testimonial name=”John Williams” avatar=”male” image=”” company=”Retired architect, HHF volunteer & HHF Member since 2012″ link=”” target=”_self”]The process of change is inevitable and there will always be pressure for new development. I want to support efforts in an atmosphere where something new is an addition and hopefully an improvement, not just a replacement. Preservation is culturally so important and must always be part of the discussion.[/fusion_testimonial][/fusion_testimonials][fusion_testimonials backgroundcolor=”” textcolor=”” class=”” id=””][fusion_testimonial name=”Robert E. Fox” avatar=”male” image=”” company=”Master chef, real estate entrepreneur, HHF Legacy Circle, HHF Member since 2011″ link=”” target=”_self”]If one doesn’t have a history of self or a nation you cannot be grounded in the pride of place or community. In order for a people to unite together they must first be allowed to be precisely who they are. They need a sense of the past as well as aspirations for the future.[/fusion_testimonial][/fusion_testimonials]