Address
45-3590 Mamane Street, Honoka’a, Hawai’i, 96727
45-3590 Mamane Street, Honoka’a, Hawai’i, 96727
TMK
(3) 4-5-016:015
SHPD Historic Site Number
50-10-08-30680
Abstract
The Yamatsuka Store is significant on a state-wide basis for two Criteria. Under Criterion A (History/Events), the structure typifies the hard work of immigrants to improve their economic status. Teiji Yamatsuka rose from a store clerk working for others into an independent businessman who owned his own retail business and a large real estate development; he also became a respected community leader. Under Criterion C (Architecture), the Yamatsuka Store is also significant as an example of the early 20th century single wall, regionally unique, commercial architecture that evolved in the islands. It retains its integrity in terms of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling and association.
The Yamatsuka Store is significant on a state-wide basis for two Criteria. Under Criterion A (History/Events), the structure typifies the hard work of immigrants to improve their economic status. Teiji Yamatsuka rose from a store clerk working for others into an independent businessman who owned his own retail business and a large real estate development; he also became a respected community leader. Under Criterion C (Architecture), the Yamatsuka Store is also significant as an example of the early 20th century single wall, regionally unique, commercial architecture that evolved in the islands. It retains its integrity in terms of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling and association.
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