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2823 Coconut Avenue/ Donald & Lillian Holzinger Residence, O‘ahu

Address 2823 Coconut Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815 TMK (1) - 3-1-033: 049 SHPD Historic Site Number Not Yet Available Abstract The Donald & Lillian Holzinger Residence was built in 1926. The builder was Pacific Trust Company. The home is significant under Criterion C as a bungalow built during the early 1920s.  The craftsman/bungalow style is an American architectural style and philosophy that began in the last years of the 19th century. Originality, simplicity of form, local natural materials, and the presence of hand craftsmanship were encouraged. The house boasts a lateral running gable roof, lava rock shoulders on the front steps, overhanging eaves and 6 x 1 double hung sash windows and 15-pane entry doors. The house is also significant on the local level under criterion A for its associations with the development of the Diamond Head Terrace tract.

2022-07-15T22:38:11-10:00July 15th, 2022|Categories: Historic Properties|Tags: |

68-433 Crozier Drive/ Luther & Addie Hough Beach Cottage, O‘ahu

Address 68-433 Crozier Drive, Waialua, HI 96791 TMK (1) 6-8-004: 027 SHPD Historic Site Number Not Yet Available Abstract Built in 1926, the Luther & Addie Hough Beach Cottage is architecturally significant under Criterion C as a vernacular beach cottage constructed in Hawai‘i utilizing single wall construction methods developed on the Islands’ sugar plantations. Elements typical of the period include vertical tongue and groove walls, canec ceilings, post and pier foundation and use of double hung and sliding windows. The openness of the living spaces and lanai and use of open shelving in the bathroom and kitchen lend an air of simplicity associated with a vacation retreat. The beach cottage is also significant under Criterion A for its associations with the development of the Mokulē‘ia Beach Lots subdivision.

2022-07-15T22:36:03-10:00July 15th, 2022|Categories: Historic Properties|Tags: |

45-495 Mamane Street/B. Ikeuchi & Sons. Inc. Property, Hawai‘i Island

Address 45-495 Mamane St, Honokaa, HI 96727 TMK (3) 4-5-16: 022 SHPD Historic Site Number Not Yet Available Abstract Constructed in ­­­­­­­­­­­­1927, the Ikeuchi & Sons Inc. property is significant at the local level under Criterion A as a good example of small business entrepreneurship during the Territorial and early Statehood periods in Hawai‘i. The Ikeuchi family reflects the history of peoples who settled in this area of the Hāmākua District on Hawai‘i Island. The Ikeuchis were involved in several types of businesses (boarding, restaurant, general retail, tinsmithing, plumbing and hardware) while seeking a stable means to support the expanding family. The property is significant under Criterion C as a good example of plantation era architecture for wood commercial and residential buildings constructed in Hawai‘i during the opening decades of the 20th  century. The Residential structure, makai of the Commercial space, is two stories with a concrete floor and walls and posts which support the upper floor. The walls are tongue-and-groove. Plantation-era features include the Japanese traditional bath (furo), single wall construction, double-hung windows and totan (corrugated iron). The Commercial building’s character defining elements include the structure’s front elevation’s windows, doors, shed-roofed awning, and false front with its bracketed cornice.

2022-07-15T22:30:39-10:00July 15th, 2022|Categories: Historic Properties|Tags: |

3760 Old Pali Road/Herbert Montague “Monty” & Leilani Richards Residence

Address 3767 Old Pali Road, Honolulu, HI 96817 TMK (1) 1-9-009: 040. SHPD Historic Site Number Not Yet Available Abstract The Herbert Montague & Leilani Richards Residence was built in 1933 with a family room added in 1936. Herbert Montague “Monty” Richards (1904-1970) was born in Honolulu to Theodore and Mary (Atherton) Richards, and was the great grandson of missionary Amos Starr Cooke. The residence is significant at the local level under Criterion C as a house built during the 1930s inspired by the Arts & Crafts Movement. The two-story residence has a composition shingled, intersecting gable and hip roof with open, overhanging eaves and exposed rafter tails. The T-shaped, double wall house has six bedrooms and four full and two half baths. It features cedar shingle siding and sits on a post and pier foundation with a vertical slat apron. Elements of an Arts & Crafts style include the picturesque, rambling, asymmetric massing with a projecting corner entry, mix of window types and sizes and prominent window hoods, the flowing roof, pocket doors that close off the living room area, brick chimney and fireplace and simple, built-in bookcases in the living room and study.

2022-07-15T22:26:53-10:00July 15th, 2022|Categories: Historic Properties|Tags: |

Why Preserving Route 560 on Kaua‘i is Worth Fighting For

Guest contributor Jonny Wichman shares his perspective on why he, as a member of the Hanalei Roads Committee, has spent years fighting to preserve Route 560, a ten-mile scenic road on the north shore of Kaua‘i. Hanalei Bridge, the gateway to the North Shore of Kauai, was originally fabricated in New York in 1912. Despite proposals to replace it as part of a two-lane freeway, it stands today, due to community opposition fueled by a desire to preserve the area's authenticity. Photo @ Joel Bradshaw, Wikimedia Commons.   I have spent many hours discussing the preservation of Route 560 and its one-lane bridges, but I’ve never really expressed why I am fighting for Route 560’s preservation, or why so many in our community, past and present, and so many of our community organizations are committed to keeping Route 560 as slow-paced, rural and authentic to its humble beginnings as possible. A rendering of the two-lane off-ramp proposed in the 1970s to replace Hanalei Bridge. First, some history. It's been a long fight. In 1974, the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) proposed a sweeping freeway off-ramp (HDOT rendering at right) to replace the Hanalei bridge. As Cheryl D. Soon, FAICP, (former Deputy Director for Highways, Hawai‘i HDOT) states in her paper prepared for the 2006 Preserving the Historic Road Conference in Boston, MA, "DOT developed a plan for a two lane bridge on a new alignment touching off at Princeville, efficiently bypassing the zig-zag switchbacks and descending in a straight line down towards the taro fields. But by the time they released their plan and a draft EIS in 1974, the preferred alternative was a two lane bridge along the existing alignment. [...]

2022-11-18T09:30:11-10:00July 14th, 2022|Categories: Advocacy - Get Involved, Blog|
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Governor Ige Signs Bill Appropriating $5 Million for The Kalaupapa Memorial

Ka ‘Ohana O Kalaupapa's dreams coming closer to fruition after 20 years Governor David Ige signs Senate Bill 3338 – The Kalaupapa Memorial funding bill for $5 million – with key supporters looking on. From left: Valerie Monson, Executive Director of Ka ‘Ohana O Kalaupapa; UH President David Lassner; Senator Brian Taniguchi; Danette Wong Tomiyasu, Deputy Director of Health Resources, the State Department of Health; Governor Ige; DeGray Vanderbilt, Legislative Liaison for Ka ‘Ohana O Kalaupapa; Hitoshi Hida, architect who created the design for the Memorial; Senator Lynn DeCoite; Kalaupapa descendant Nainoa Woodward and his grandparents, Margaret and Aaron Wong. Ka ‘Ohana supporters are holding photos of Kalaupapa leaders Bernard Punikai`a, Boogie Kahilihiwa and Kuulei Bell who have all died and are buried at Kalaupapa. Photo courtesy of the Office of Governor David Ige. 7/1/2022: Governor David Ige has signed a bill passed by the State Legislature that appropriates $5 million to plan and build a memorial honoring the thousands of men, women and children once isolated on the Kalaupapa Peninsula of Moloka‘i. Ige signed the bill on June 29th in a ceremony in his offices at the State Capitol. The Governor singled out Senators Lynn DeCoite and Brian Taniguchi for their persistence in leading the effort in the State Senate to pass the bill to fund The Kalaupapa Memorial. Ige also praised Ka ‘Ohana O Kalaupapa, the nonprofit organization made up of Kalaupapa residents, family members and friends that proposed the legislation and worked with lawmakers throughout the process. “Ka ‘Ohana O Kalaupapa has been working towards this Memorial for almost 20 years,” he said. “Their determination and dedication to honoring the people of Kalaupapa is an inspiration to all of us...the emotional [...]

2022-08-08T14:54:13-10:00July 8th, 2022|Categories: Blog|Tags: |

Planning Repair Work: Examples of Documentation

As a responsible preservationist, you are about to undertake a repair project on a historic structure.  Up to this point, you have surveyed the property, identified character-defining features (those features that contribute to the historic significance of the property), evaluated the condition of those features, and determined that repair is necessary. You are now ready to plan for the appropriate treatment method to preserve the integrity of the historic property. Following the Secretary of the Interior’s (SOI) Standards number 5 and 6 for Rehabilitation: Distinctive features, finishes, and construction techniques or examples of craftsmanship that characterize a property shall be preserved. Deteriorated historic features shall be repaired rather than replaced. A critical step in preparation for physical repair is to document the location and configuration of the historic feature. Examples of the type and importance of documentation are presented below. EXAMPLES OF DOCUMENTATION I. Rehabilitation of a Retaining Wall: The Mortared Stone Retaining Wall at Honouliuli National Historic Site In order to stabilize the historic stone wall (shown in images at top), portions must be removed to allow access to the unstable earth and fill behind.  Upon stabilization of the supporting fill, the stone wall will be reconstructed to exactly match the original configuration. Notes by the architect include: Image 1, Site map of the location and access. Image 2, Topographic survey pinpoints the area of repair work. Image 3, Numbered stone diagram recommends how to organize the removal of stones. "Remove all numbered stones per the drawings. Each face stone shall be numbered on one side or back, with a non-water-soluble marker, in a manner that will also indicate the orientation of the stone (e.g. which edge is the [...]

2022-08-08T14:52:35-10:00June 23rd, 2022|Categories: Ask an Expert|Tags: |

Statues of O‘ahu Walking Tours, July 16 and 30

Author Cheryl Soon to Lead Walking Tours in Waikīkī and Downtown Honolulu NOTE: BOTH TOURS HAVE SOLD OUT. Join Historic Hawaii Foundation and author and award-winning city planner Cheryl Soon for one-of-a-kind tours of significant statues in Waikīkī (July 16) and downtown Honolulu (July 30). The tours are informed by Soon's research for her newly published book, Reflections in Stone and Bronze: Exploring Hawai‘i's History & Culture Through Sculpture (Mutual Publishing, 2022). Soon's work is a fascinating exploration of sixty historical figures, their ties to Hawai‘i’s history and culture, and how their values and accomplishments are memorialized. Each tour will highlight approximately a dozen statues with Soon sharing stories and little known details surrounding their creation and display and broader historical context. As our personal guide, Soon will introduce us to the histories, challenges and in some cases, controversies connected to these public sculptures touching upon the subjects' lives and times and the relationships between major figures. The ticket price includes a copy of Reflections in Stone and Bronze: Exploring Hawai‘i's History & Culture Through Sculpture.   All proceeds benefit the programs & services of Historic Hawai‘i Foundation. Saturday July 16  - Waikīkī Walking Tour Saturday July 30  - Downtown Honolulu Walking Tour 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Each tour will be approximately 1.0 to 1.5 miles and held rain or shine. Register for tours individually. Registration for each and additional details below. Statues in top image, clockwise from top left: Princess Kaʻiulani Statue in Waikīkī. Photo credit: Mei'bella Mu' on Pinterest. Father Damien statue at the Hawai‘i State Capitol building in Honolulu, Hawai‘i. Photo credit: Gage Skidmore. Musician Gabby Pahinui on Beach Walk in Waikīkī. Photo [...]

2022-12-09T16:19:47-10:00June 23rd, 2022|Categories: Events - Past|

How to Research the History of Your Home: Recording & Resource Guide

Hawai‘i Preservation Workshop: How to Research the History of Your Home Historic Hawai‘i Foundation, in partnership with the Department of the Interior’s National Park Service: A free workshop on how to research your property and neighborhood. Date: Saturday, July 23, 2022 Time: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Cost: Free Virtual Workshop via ZOOM Funding support provided by Mālama Mānoa Educational Endowment Fund Images at top reflect a sampling of residential properties listed on the Hawai‘i State Register of Historic Places located in Hawai‘i, Honolulu and Maui Counties. View the recording of the panel discussion with research experts below. Learn more about individual tips, tools, and resources to help guide you through your research on your Historic Home or Property: Historic Home Research Guide Learn more about owning, buying and selling a Historic Home: Your Historic Home Home is memory, home is your history, home is where you work. Some people want to abandon it and become truly local. But the questions are all there.   ~author Toni Morrison The workshop will include: a panel discussion with subject matter experts a local case study breakout rooms where participants can bring questions to a facilitated small group discussion How to Research the History of Your Home Workshop Date: Saturday, July 23, 2022 Time: 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. HST Virtual via Zoom ABOUT THE WORKSHOP Designed for people who want to do the research themselves, this two-hour virtual workshop is appropriate for homeowners and community groups, educators and students, and others interested in learning the history of their properties and neighborhoods. The workshop is appropriate for those who want to develop [...]

2022-11-18T09:33:33-10:00June 15th, 2022|Categories: Events - Past, Featured Homepage Middle|Tags: |

With a Little Help from Japan: Stone Beaches Rebuilt in Lili‘uokalani Park 

By Kelsey Walling, Hawaii Tribune-Herald | June 8, 2022 (republished with permission) After over two years of planning, four gardeners from Japan traveled to Hilo and built two suhama, or stone beaches, at Lili‘uokalani Park and Gardens. K.T. Cannon-Eger has been working with multiple county administrations to help restore the park to what it looked like nearly 100 years ago. Years ago, Hilo resident Roanne Nip shared a photo of her grandmother on the social media page, Big Island History in Photos, to see if someone recognized the location of a stone beach she was sitting on. Cannon-Eger immediately recognized Lili‘uokalani Park and realized there were stone beaches when the photo was taken in the 1930s, before the 1946 tsunami that destroyed much of the area. Rev. Sohko Kuki performs a blessing in front of the Japanese landscaping team and other attendees for the new suhama, or stone beaches, at Liliuokalani Park and Gardens in Hilo on Tuesday. Kelsey Walling/Tribune-Herald “When I saw the photo, I knew I wanted to work to restore this part of the park with help from expert Japanese gardeners,” Cannon-Eger said. “I started talking about this project when Billy Kenoi was mayor, and now with Mitch Roth as mayor and Maurice Messina in the parks department it was finally able to happen.” Cannon-Eger received the first grant from the Japan government’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, or MLIT, in March 2020. MLIT has been supporting the restoration of Japanese gardens around the world since 2009. The grant was gifted just before the parks closed during the first COVID-19 stay-at-home order. While the pandemic raged, Friends of Lili‘uokalani Park continued to apply for grants and raise funds [...]

2022-08-08T14:52:58-10:00June 15th, 2022|Categories: Blog|

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Historic Hawaii Foundation is a 501(c)3 Nonprofit organization dedicated to saving Hawaii’s historic places. Historic Hawaii Foundation exists because of the financial support of its members. Please do your part to keep Hawaii’s past preserved by becoming a member today. FEIN: 23-7441972

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