Address
3787 Diamond Head Road, Honolulu, HI 96816
TMK
310390030000
SHPD Historic Site Number
N/A
Abstract
The Cloward Residence, named for its longtime owners, is in the Diamond Head neighborhood of Honolulu. Built in 1932, the 4,000 square foot residence was extensively remodeled in 1949 by master architect George Wimberly of the prominent firm Wimberly and Cook. The Cloward House is architecturally significant at the local level under Criterion C as a good example of a mid-20th century Hawai‘i Regional style residence. Characteristic of the style are visible in its steep double-pitched roofs and prominent overhangs with simple decorative brackets. Vertical board and batten cladding, open eaves, and grouped double-hung windows contribute to the traditional vernacular style. Dr. Ralph B. Cloward was the only neurosurgeon in Hawai‘i during World War II and was well-known for his work treating victims of brain injuries after the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 and nationally renowned for his spinal surgery innovations.
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