Yearly Archives: 2014

Petroglyphs on O’ahu’s North Shore Exposed in a Rare Natural Event

The recent high surf has exposed rarely seen petroglyphs on O‘ahu’s North Shore. This cultural resource was noticed by a Lieutenant in the City’s Ocean Safety division, who then alerted Historic Hawaii Foundation (HHF) member Donna Ching, who let us know of the discovery. HHF notified the State Historic Preservation Division and State Parks. Alan Carpenter, archaeologist at State Parks, says that the site was previously documented in 1970 (Halley & Cox) but is rarely exposed. It includes approximately 70 figures of humans and dogs. DLNR staff are working to photo-document the site before the surf and sands shift again. (Photos courtesy of Donna Ching.)        ________________________________________________ Historic Hawaii Foundation 1974~2014 ~ Celebrating 40 years of preservation in Hawaii! We’re Social! Like us on Facebook  Follow us on Twitter Sign up for our E-news for the latest on preservation-related events, news and issues here in Hawai‘i & beyond. 

2017-04-21T01:03:26-10:00January 29th, 2014|Categories: Blog|Tags: , , , , , |

The Iconic IBM Building Renovation Unveiled

CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COMThe IBM building as it looks today. Iconic design The IBM Building has been saved from demolition to play a critical role in Ward Village By Nina Wu January 26, 2014 - Honolulu Star Advertiser Compared with the sleeker, newer high-rise condos next door, the IBM Building, designed by famed architect Vladi­mir Ossipoff in 1962, is compact and rectangular. Over the decades, some have called the building, with its distinct honeycomb grille, a work of beauty, while others see it as an outdated period piece. Just a little over five years ago, the IBM Building, off Ala Moana Boulevard near Ward Centre, was slated for demolition, perhaps for another high-rise. On Saturday the Howard Hughes Corp. celebrated completion of its $24 million renovation of the structure. The IBM Building will not only remain, but will serve as a gateway to the developer's master plan for the surrounding 60 acres of Ward Village, housing an information center and sales offices. Nick Vanderboom, senior vice president of development for Howard Hughes, says the building has grown on him. "It's a distinctive, iconic building," he said. "It stands out as unique. It's one of the buildings where the more time you spend in it, the more you appreciate it." Preservationists who opposed the demolition of the building are breathing a sigh of relief. "Ossipoff is one of the most well-known and celebrated of the tropical, regional architects of the 20th century," said Kiersten Faulkner, executive director of the Historic Hawai‘i Foundation. "It's almost unthinkable to demolish one of his masterpieces." Famed architect Vladi­mir Ossipoff designed the IBM Building in 1962. "We were, of course, quite pleased when (Howard Hughes Corp.) decided to preserve, invest [...]

2017-04-21T01:03:26-10:00January 28th, 2014|Categories: Blog|Tags: , , , , , |

Kilauea Lodge

Address 19-3948 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, Hawaii 96785 TMK (3) 1-9-004:005; :055 SHPD Historic Site Number Abstract Kilauea Lodge consists of a total of eleven buildings, structures, and objects within ten acres. Contributing elements include the YMCA Lodge, Dormitory, and Bunkhouses, the Westervelt Caretaker's Cottage, two original redwood water tanks, and four entrance and exit stone pillars placed along the front semi-circular driveway. Kilauea Lodge is significant for its association with the Hawaii chapter of the Young Men's Christian Association from 1933-1964. In addition, Kilauea Lodge is significant for its representation of late 19th and 20th century building methods in the Craftsman style. 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.

2017-04-21T01:03:26-10:00January 27th, 2014|Categories: Historic Properties|Tags: |

Hilo Chinese Church (Hilo United Community Church)

Address 1110 Kinoole Street, Hilo, Hawaii 96720 TMK (3) 2-2-020:002 SHPD Historic Site Number 10-35-7510 Abstract The Hilo Chinese Church, or better known as the Hilo United Community Church, is a white, one story wooden structure with a red corrugated metal hip roof with eaves upturned at the corners.  A two tiered steeple rising from the front hip repeats the upturned eave ends resembling a Chinese pagoda. The large double hung windows also express an oriental motif with six rectangular lites encircling a square pane in the center. The building also features octagonal columns in the portico. The Hilo United Community Church is significant for its role as part of the Chinese community's Christian development in Hilo and as an intact example of vernacular architecture with ethnic detailing designed by architect Y.T. Char. 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.

2017-04-21T01:03:27-10:00January 27th, 2014|Categories: Historic Properties|Tags: |

Kamehameha Hall

Address 1162 Kalanianaole Avenue, Hilo, Hawaii 96720 TMK (3) 2-1-021:043 SHPD Historic Site Number 10-35-7506 National Register of Historic Places #93000426 Abstract Kamehameha Hall is a vernacular one story wooden building with a corrugated metal double pitched hipped roof. The square building is of single wall construction with interior girts. Kamehameha Hall is significant for its architecture and its associations with the Royal Order of Kamehameha. It is a representative example of Hawaiian vernacular design. The hall also demonstrates the style's adaptability to various building types. 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.

2017-04-21T01:03:27-10:00January 27th, 2014|Categories: Historic Properties|Tags: , |

Matayoshi Hospital

Address 41 and 59 Hoku Street, Hilo, Hawaii 96720 TMK (3) 2-2-019:040 and :041 SHPD Historic Site Number 10-35-9014 Abstract The Matayoshi Hospital consists of four separate buildings. Three of the buildings were constructed in the early 1900's and the fourth in 1936. At present the three original buildings are used as residential buildings and the fourth as office space. The Matayoshi Hospital is significant for its role in the history of the Japanese community in the development of Hawaii. The primary reason for the development of the hospital was the language barrier that the Japanese immigrants encountered as they migrated to Hawaii. 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.

2017-04-21T01:03:27-10:00January 27th, 2014|Categories: Historic Properties|Tags: |

Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School

Address 966 Kilauea Street, Hilo, Hawaii 96720 TMK (3) 2-2-020:001 SHPD Historic Site Number 10-35-7522 Abstract Stone walls surround the expansive grounds of Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School. The front building, appearing very, long is actually three buildings. Like many of the Hawaii County Schools, Kapiolani Elementary School is low and sprawling with corrugated metal roofs and covered walkways connecting different buildings. Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School is significant as one of the more intact historic campuses of Hawaii County and for its associations with the development of education in Hawaii County. This school also reflects Hilo's early growth in population as the second largest city in the territory. 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.

2017-04-21T01:03:27-10:00January 27th, 2014|Categories: Historic Properties|Tags: |

Waiakea Mission Station, Hilo Station

Address 211 Haili Street, Hilo, Hawaii 96720 TMK (3) 2-3-012:009 SHPD Historic Site Number 10-35-7417 National Register of Historic Places #02000387 Abstract The Waiakea Mission Station, better known as the Haili Congregational Church, is a wood frame building of double-wall construction measuring 50 x 75 feet with a simple corrugated metal gable roof and a square central tower at the north end of the building. The building is constructed in a simplified interpretation of the Greek Revival style. The Haili church is significant as an intact example of an early missionary church in Hawaii. In terms of architecture, the building is comparable to contemporary New England churches and meeting houses. 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.

2017-04-21T01:03:27-10:00January 27th, 2014|Categories: Historic Properties|Tags: , |

Riverside Elementary School

Address 450 Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo, Hawaii 96720 TMK (3) 2-3-015:001 SHPD Historic Site Number 10-35-7522 Abstract The former Riverside Elementary School sits on a sloping lot along the Wailuku River in Hilo.  It was the site of the first Hilo High School and remains adjacent to the current Hilo High.  The contributing school buildings consist of the main building which is shaped like an "E" with an arcaded porch and a small building of two classrooms connected by a covered walkway.  Both buildings are constructed with wood and corrugated metal roofs as was typical of the schools in Hilo. The former Riverside Elementary, is significant as the former English Standard School of Hilo and as an intact example of the school building type designed by Frank F. Arakawa.  The English Standard Schools were part of the Americanization process of Hawaii where admission was based on ability to speak and use the English language. 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.

2017-04-21T01:03:27-10:00January 27th, 2014|Categories: Historic Properties|Tags: |

Hilo High School

Address 556 Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo, Hawaii 96720 TMK (3) 2-3-015:001 (portion) SHPD Historic Site Number 10-35-7522 Abstract Hilo High School sits along the Waikapu River on a sloping lot.  Many newer buildings have been added to the Hilo High School campus, but the two main buildings, built in the 1920s, dominate the campus as outstanding examples of the Classical revival style in education buildings on the island Hawaii. These two buildings face an open courtyard and are symmetric and formal in appearance. The Makai Building, built in 1922, is a three story rectangular building with stairwells and classrooms punctuating each end making the footprint of the building resemble an elongated "I". The Auditorium, built in 1928, is a reinforced concrete building that features an entrance portico and a T-shaped plan. Hilo High School, the first public high school on the island of Hawaii, is significant not only for its associations with the development of education in Hawaii County but as one of the best examples of the work of Frank F. Arakawa, an alumnus of Hilo High School. 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.

2017-04-21T01:03:27-10:00January 27th, 2014|Categories: Historic Properties|Tags: |
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