Address
2261 Nuuanu Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96817
2261 Nuuanu Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96817
TMK
(1) 2-2-021:012
SHPD Historic Site Number
80-14-9909
National Register of Historic Places
#72000422
Abstract
The Royal Mausoleum is in the form of a Latin cross measuring 27′-9″ by 34′-3-1/2″. Originally, the exterior walls were of cut coral with raised mortar joints. Buttresses were added to the corners and mid-walls. The roof is steep gable form originally roofed with English slate and surmounted by bronzed and gilded crosses. The Royal Mausoleum is significant as it is one of the few examples of Gothic Revival architecture in Hawaii, and serves as a memorial to Hawaii’s past rulers, many of whom were interred here. In addition, this structure was constructed in 1863 of materials native to Hawaii and it was designed by Theodore C. Heuck, Honolulu’s first professional architect.
The Royal Mausoleum is in the form of a Latin cross measuring 27′-9″ by 34′-3-1/2″. Originally, the exterior walls were of cut coral with raised mortar joints. Buttresses were added to the corners and mid-walls. The roof is steep gable form originally roofed with English slate and surmounted by bronzed and gilded crosses. The Royal Mausoleum is significant as it is one of the few examples of Gothic Revival architecture in Hawaii, and serves as a memorial to Hawaii’s past rulers, many of whom were interred here. In addition, this structure was constructed in 1863 of materials native to Hawaii and it was designed by Theodore C. Heuck, Honolulu’s first professional architect.
This list of Hawaii’s historic properties is provided as a public service by Historic Hawaii Foundation. It is not the official list of properties designated on the Hawaii State Register of Historic Places. For official designations and determinations of eligibility, contact the State Historic Preservation Division of the Department of Land and Natural Resources of the State of Hawaii at 808-692-8015.