Address
914 12th Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816
914 12th Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816
TMK
(1) 3-2-019:029
SHPD Historic Site Number
80-14-9776
Abstract
The Lee Residence, built in 1932, is generally an L-shape plan; the structure is two-story where the shape intersects and the other portions of the structure are one-story. The the structure has wood shingle walls and a combination of a gable and hip-and-valley roof. The second story of the structure features a small wooden cantilevered lanai which overlooks Honolulu. The interior features pocket doors, hand-hewn open beam ceilings, Lamens acid stained concrete, and a faux fireplace. The Frank and Juliette Lee Residence is significant as one of the few intact examples of a custom house by Cyril W. Lemmon while he was working out of the Lewers and Cooke home building department and for its fine details.
The Lee Residence, built in 1932, is generally an L-shape plan; the structure is two-story where the shape intersects and the other portions of the structure are one-story. The the structure has wood shingle walls and a combination of a gable and hip-and-valley roof. The second story of the structure features a small wooden cantilevered lanai which overlooks Honolulu. The interior features pocket doors, hand-hewn open beam ceilings, Lamens acid stained concrete, and a faux fireplace. The Frank and Juliette Lee Residence is significant as one of the few intact examples of a custom house by Cyril W. Lemmon while he was working out of the Lewers and Cooke home building department and for its fine details.
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