Address
553 South King Street and 957 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu, HI 96813
553 South King Street and 957 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu, HI 96813
TMK
(1) 2-1-032:002, :017
SHPD Historic Site Number
80-14-9991; 80-14-1321
National Historic Landmark
National Register of Historic Places
#66000294
Abstract
The Kawaiahao Church and the Mission Houses, which were constructed between 1838 and 1842, are located in downtown Honolulu on the corner of Punchbowl and South King Streets. The nomination includes the Kawaiahao Church; three old Mission Houses, which includes the oldest frame house, the first printing house, and the Chamberlain house; the Adobe Schoolhouse; King Lunalilo’s Tomb; and the cemetery. The Mission Houses and Kawaiahao Church are significant for their association with Kuhina Nui (Queen-Regent) Kaʻahumanu I and the Protestant missionaries in Hawaii.
The Kawaiahao Church and the Mission Houses, which were constructed between 1838 and 1842, are located in downtown Honolulu on the corner of Punchbowl and South King Streets. The nomination includes the Kawaiahao Church; three old Mission Houses, which includes the oldest frame house, the first printing house, and the Chamberlain house; the Adobe Schoolhouse; King Lunalilo’s Tomb; and the cemetery. The Mission Houses and Kawaiahao Church are significant for their association with Kuhina Nui (Queen-Regent) Kaʻahumanu I and the Protestant missionaries in Hawaii.
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