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3833 Old Pali Road / Charles and Alice Hite Residence

Address 3833 Old Pali Road, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817 TMK (1) 1-9-004:008 SHPD Historic Site Number Not Yet Available Historic Designations: Hawai‘i Register of Historic Places Abstract The Charles and Alice Hite Residence, built in 1941, is situated on Old Pali Road in Nu‘uanu Valley. The residence is a good example of the early 1940s Regional style. The house was designed by Albert Ely Ives, a prominent architect in Hawai‘i during the 1930s through the 1950s.  Notable features include acid stained concrete floors, beveled doors, ‘ōhi‘a floors and a double pitched, hip-gable roof with overhanging eaves and exposed rafter tails. The home is also significant for its associations with the history of art in Hawai‘i, containing a rare example of prominent Honolulu artist, A. S. MacLeod’s work. A fresco frieze depicting everyday life in ancient Hawai‘i is incorporated into the architecture. MacLeod was one of the preeminent artists in Hawaii during the pre-World War II period. He remained active in Honolulu’s art world following the war exhibiting at the Honolulu Academy of Arts and a number of private Honolulu galleries as well as in San Francisco, Vancouver, Philadelphia, and New York.

2021-09-17T17:15:30-10:00September 1st, 2021|Categories: Historic Properties|Tags: |

2035 Round Top Drive / Dr. Hans and Clara Zimmerman Residence

Address 2035 Round Top Drive Honolulu, Hawaii 96822 TMK (1) 2-5-007:0112 SHPD Historic Site Number Not Yet Available Historic Designations: Hawai‘i Register of Historic Places Abstract Constructed in 1930, the Dr. Hans and Clara Zimmerman Residence is significant as a good example of Mediterranean Revival architecture in a modern style. Architect Ray Morris incorporated Spanish Mission elements including stucco and round arches. Modern elements include built in shelves and hutch, an Asian motif in the balustrade, common in Hawai‘i at the time, geometric design cabinets and stairway using sheet metal ornamentation. The house was originally a single-story Mediterranean style, masonry dwelling to which a frame second story was added in 1939.  The Zimmerman residence presents a distinct statement of the emerging tropical modern form, as a result of its blending the modern style with the pre-existing Mediterranean style house. The general hallmarks of the Mediterranean revival style such as the first story’s stucco walls, the round arched openings of the porches, and the rear and side porch’s framed round arches with keystones, remain, but are subservient to the more tropical modern aspects of the house.

2021-09-17T17:13:37-10:00September 1st, 2021|Categories: Historic Properties|Tags: |

Honokaʻa Hongwanji Buddhist Mission

Address 45-516 Lehua Street Honokaʻa, Hawaii 96814 TMK (3) 4-5-018:009 SHPD Historic Site Number Not Yet Available Historic Designations: Hawai‘i Register of Historic Places Abstract The Honokaʻa Hongwanji Buddhist Mission consists of the Hondō (sanctuary) with attached Priest’s Residence dedicated in 1951; Judo Dōjō (training room) constructed in 1929 with additions added in 1954 and 1960; Social Hall, constructed in 1970; and the Honokaʻa Japanese Cemetery, located approximately a half mile outside of Honokaʻa on the Waipiʻo-Honokaʻa Highway. It is significant for its longtime association with the Hongwanji Buddhist Sect as a focal point of religious and social activities for generations of local Japanese since the first services were conducted in Honokaʻa in 1904. Also significant under Criterion C, each structure represents different architectural styles and characteristics. The Temple building represents the work of a master draftsman Charles Kohara following the Hawaiʻi International Buddhist architecture style which incorporates elements of Indian, Japanese and Western characteristics. The Mughal-style rounded arch at the building’s entrance with flat-roofed towers on each side and textured glass with a starburst design are examples. The Social Hall, classified as Mid-Century Modern, represents post-World War II plantation-inspired architecture with the hipped roof, in the same color and material as the roof of the Temple building, reinforcing a sense of place. The Judo Dōjō building with characteristics such as tongue and groove single-board walls, wood panel doors, exposed rafter tails, and totan roof is a good example of early Plantation-Era design and construction.

2021-09-01T23:43:22-10:00September 1st, 2021|Categories: Historic Properties|Tags: |

Painter Von Dickens Ulsa: Iconic Art with a Hawai‘i Spin

Historic Hawai‘i Foundation's virtual art exhibit, Serendipity: Expressing the Connection of People, Place and the Past showcased art inspired by historic places in Hawai‘i. We were overjoyed by the submissions from artists of all ages and experiences. There was an immense amount of creativity, passion, and beauty captured by each entry. Art is such a powerful tool of engagement and has the potential to awaken deeper connections with the past, with places, and with one another. We hope you were inspired by this art exhibit and that a creative spark was lit within you to discover your favorite places with different eyes. A last minute entry from Von Dickens Ulsa garnered the second highest number of votes overall. His gorgeous piece titled, "Aloha Tower wa Doko Desuka" was awarded the People's Choice in the Painting Category. Von graciously invited our staff to his OFVON: The Exhibition II art show this past Saturday, August 21 at the Downtown Art Center. His works included iconic pieces of art throughout history - with a Hawai‘i spin. Among them were the "God of Tagalog Mythology", his exploration of new mediums from his travels through Iberia and beyond, and over 20 new works and award winning pieces! To say I was impressed would be an understatement. While not formally trained, Von is incredibly talented, imaginative, and original. His pieces evoke such emotion you get lost in the stories behind his creations. He is deeply connected to his heritage and it truly comes out through his art. His accomplishments are impressive: he headlined for both the Coachella Music and Arts Festival in 2017 and the Honolulu Pride Exhibition. His work has been shown in Los Angeles, Seattle, Washington DC, and Honolulu. [...]

2021-10-22T08:46:23-10:00August 27th, 2021|Categories: Blog|

Pam Chambers’ Passion for Photography

More shares from the Historic Hawai‘i Foundation virtual art exhibit, Serendipity: Expressing the Connection of People, Place and the Past, a showcase of art inspired by historic places in Hawai‘i. Artists of all ages and experience were welcome to submit works of visual art, including collages, drawings, paintings, photography, printmaking, and poetry. View the virtual art exhibit through August 31st.  Historic Details Shine in Pam Chamber's Art Photography Since 1985, Pam Chambers has been teaching people how to overcome their fears and step confidently into public speaking. Through her company, Pam Chambers Consulting, she has helped thousands in all walks of life through personal coaching and a multitude of training programs. She is the author of ten books, including two photo books featuring Honolulu’s historic buildings. Born in Oxford, England, Pam’s father was a Rhodes Scholar and classics including classical architecture, were infused throughout her childhood. Pam shared how these  experiences inspired a deep love for historic places. Moving downtown from Niu Valley in 2010 and downsizing her living space catalyzed a new passion, photography! Life in a pedestrian friendly environment gave Pam the opportunity to walk almost everywhere and take the time to really see things and delight in the details. She began capturing some of Honolulu’s most familiar structures highlighting their intricate, often overlooked details. She compiled her favorites into two books, There and Back (2018) and There and Back Again (2019).* Pam shared how much she loves living in the vicinity of the Hawai‘i Capital Historic District, smack in the middle of what interests her most. From her building she can view many of the district’s historic buildings including the Territorial Office Building, (Kekuanao'a Building), Kawaiahaʻo Church and the Hawai‘i State Capitol. Learn [...]

2021-10-22T08:46:31-10:00August 27th, 2021|Categories: Blog|

Announcing the People’s Choice Awards for HHF’s ‘Serendipitous’ Visual Art Exhibit

8/18/2021: Earlier this summer, Historic Hawai‘i Foundation launched a virtual art exhibit entitled Serendipity: Expressing the Connection of People, Place and the Past to showcase art inspired by historic places in Hawai‘i. Artists of all ages and experience were welcome to submit their work. A total of 62 entries were received and together represent a diverse range of collages, drawings, paintings, photography, printmaking, and poetry. The virtual gallery is available here: https://art.historichawaii.org. As an engagement piece to the show, we invited the general public to vote for their favorite works to select the People's Choice Awards. Over 420 people participated in the voting. In addition, Honorable Mention Awards were given to outstanding works representing the major islands of Hawai‘i. The award-winning works of art were announced during HHF's Annual Meeting held yesterday--click on the image below to view the awardees. People's Choice Awards Presentation Congratulations to each of the award-winning artists!  Thank you to all of the artists who submitted work in support of this show.  A special mahalo to webmaster and design guru Jason Antonio for his artistry in creating the graphics and gallery for this exhibit. Serendipity will be available online through the end of the month. Some works are offered for sale by the artists. 30% of the proceeds of each sale will support Historic Hawai‘i Foundation's mission. Please consider supporting this talented group of artists. People's Choice Awards Collage: Containment Landscape #29 Kilohana by Margo Ray Drawing: Ho‘omana‘o Kaua‘i by Berkana McDowell Painting: Aloha Tower wa Doko Desuka by Von Dickens Ulsa Photography: YWCA at 6:00 p.m. by Pamela Chambers Printmaking: Pang's House, Waipahu Study no. 27 by Stephen Yuen Poetry: A Five-Century Road Trip Through Kukuipahu by Kelli Bond Poetry: Wailuku by Vanessa Lee-Miller Honorable [...]

2021-10-22T08:46:42-10:00August 19th, 2021|Categories: Blog|

Poetry Reading: Vanessa Lee-Miller Recites her Poem, “Wailuku”

This summer, Historic Hawai‘i Foundation launched a virtual art exhibit entitled Serendipity: Expressing the Connection of People, Place and the Past to showcase art inspired by historic places in Hawai‘i. Artists of all ages and experience were welcome to submit works of visual art, including collages, drawings, paintings, photography, printmaking, and poetry. Wailuku, a poem by Vanessa Lee-Miller is especially captivating, capturing the mysterious power of the Wailuku River and the mo‘ōlelo it is associated with. 28 miles long, the Wailuku River flows downward from the eastern slope of Mauna Kea to Hilo Bay, where it joins the Pacific Ocean. It is the longest river in the Islands and is known for the scenic points of Waiānuenue (Rainbow) Falls and Boiling Pots. Poet, playwright and freelance journalist Lee-Miller is a native of Hilo and grew up with the river in her backyard. Her poem exhibits an intimate awareness of its enchanting beauty. Please enjoy her reading of Wailuku and the insights she shared about it. Wailuku by Vanessa Lee-Miller Wailuku, the raging kahawai, the river. Her kāholo, Her long sinuous journey begins, as a watery, pencil-thin line, a mere trickle. Mauka, way up high, looking towards nā lani, on Mauna Kea. Her 'auana is a graceful journey iho, downslope, towards rainy Hilo. 'Ae, Hilo, i ka ua kanilehua. As she continues to iho, journey downslope, a magical transformation ensues from her embodiment of a graceful, delicate trickle. She widens, becoming voluptuous, she's now a raging beast, plunging turbulently downward, full of ʻenaʻena. Capable of arbitrarily grasping in her watery fist, a young, reckless life and smuggling it into one of her many deep, cavernous pockets, in her slimy "ana". She'll stash it [...]

2021-10-22T08:46:50-10:00August 19th, 2021|Categories: Blog|Tags: |

Joanna Oshiro

Joanna Oshiro serves as the audit managing director in audit enterprise and risk service for the accounting firm Deloitte & Touche. She also is the talent recruiting leader in the firm’s Honolulu practice. Ms. Oshiro is a graduate of Punahou School and the University of Washington. She spent a few years in the Deloitte Seattle practice and then made her way home to the Hawai‘i practice. Ms. Oshiro’s other community service includes terms on the boards of Institute for Human Services, Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Hawai‘i and Aloha Harvest.

2023-10-03T16:48:43-10:00August 19th, 2021|Categories: Board of Trustees|Tags: |

Nicole Okuna

Nicole Okuna is the Hotel Manager for the historic The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort in Waikīkī, where she leads hotel operations. She was previously the Resident Manager and operations leader for the historic Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort and Spa known as The First Lady of Waikīkī. Other hospitality work has included Director of Sales and Marketing of the Sheraton Kaua‘i Resort and Account Director for the Sheraton Kona at Keauhou Bay. Mrs. Okuna holds a Master of Science in Travel Industry Management from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa and a B.A. in Liberal Arts with an emphasis in mathematics from Pepperdine University. Her other community work includes serving on the Board of Directors for the TIM Alumni Association and former co-chair of the Kaua‘i Chapter of Hospitality’s Young Professionals and Entrepreneurs.

2023-10-03T16:53:55-10:00August 19th, 2021|Categories: Board of Trustees|Tags: |

Kawika McKeague

Kawika McKeague is a Principal and Director of Cultural Planning at G70, where his background, experience and passion have resulted in a unique and knowledgeable approach to land use planning and indigenous responses to design for over 20 years. Kawika’s past work experience has included serving as the Senior Cultural Resource Manager for Kamehameha Schools and as a cultural specialist with the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum. Mr. McKeague holds a master’s degree in urban and regional planning and graduate certification in historic preservation from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Kawika is a Native Hawaiian rights advocate trained as a ho‘opa‘a and ‘ōlapa under Kumu Hula Victoria Holt Takamine and a kīhōʻalu artist by the late Cyril Lani Pahinui. He is the board president of PAʻI Foundation, which preserves and perpetuates Native Hawaiian arts and cultural traditions for future generations. He is a board member of the PAC Foundation, which directs resources to support Polynesian arts and culture. Kawika is also part of a volunteer design team assisting with the ongoing planning and development of Puʻuhonua o Waiʻanae, a contemporary refuge rooted in traditional Hawaiian values and kuleana. His past community service has included two terms on the O‘ahu Island Burial Council and as a national design juror for the National Native American Veteran’s Memorial at the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian.

2023-10-03T16:53:35-10:00August 19th, 2021|Categories: Board of Trustees, NHO Stewardship Training Committee|Tags: |

501(c)3

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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