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2436 Burbank Street / Robertson Residence

Address 2436 Burbank Street, Honolulu 96817 TMK (1) 1-8-006:074 SHPD Historic Site Number 50-80-14-08742 Abstract Approved for Criterion A (Historical Events and Patterns).  The Robertson Residence is a one-story wood frame with a second-floor finished attic space with dormers, Craftsman style single-family residence.  It has contributed to the broad patterns of development in the history of Hawaii during a time of tremendous growth of the outlying neighborhoods of Honolulu in the late 1920s as it is associated with the Burbank Tract development and is one of the original homes built as part of the Burbank Tract.  This house is significant on the local level for the period of 1925 and 1926 when the lot was purchased and the residence was constructed. 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.

2018-11-29T15:26:28-10:00November 28th, 2018|Categories: Historic Properties|Tags: |

2105 Kamehameha Avenue / P.C. Jones Cottage

Address 2105 Kamehameha Avenue, Honolulu 96822 TMK (1) 2-9-001:029 SHPD Historic Site Number 50-80-14-08206 Abstract Approved for Criterion A (Historical Events and Patterns) and Criterion C (Architecture and Engineering).  The P.C. Jones cottage is significant as a very good and rare example of a late Queen Anne revival style house built in Hawaii during the early 1900s.  Its asymmetric massing, wrap around porch with a balustrade with turned balusters, its diamond and lozenge adorned windows, its steep roof with protruding dormers and a rounded roll reflect the Queen Anne revival style.  In addition, the house is also significant under Criterion A for its associations with the development of Manoa Valley, and more specifically the College Hills tract, and should be included in that multiple property nomination. 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.

2018-11-29T15:24:57-10:00November 28th, 2018|Categories: Historic Properties|Tags: |

2420 Burbank Street / Owens Residence

Address 2420 Burbank Street, Honolulu 96817 TMK (1) 1-8-006:022 SHPD Historic Site Number 50-80-14-08740 Abstract Approved for Criterion A (Historic Events and Patterns) and Criterion C (Architecture and Engineering).  The Owens residence has contributed to the broad patterns of development in the history of Hawaii during a time of tremendous growth of the outlying neighborhoods of Honolulu in the late 1920s as it is associated with the Burbank Tract Development and is one of the original homes on the Burbank Tract.  The home is also significant under Criterion C at the local level as an intact example of the craftsman style home and an example of a private dwelling designed by master architect Herbert Cohen. 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.

2018-11-29T15:23:30-10:00November 28th, 2018|Categories: Historic Properties|Tags: |

Hakalau Jodo Mission / Hakalau

Address 29-2271 Old Mamalahoa Highway, Hakalau, Hawaii 96710 TMK (3) 2-9-006:024 SHPD Historic Site Number 50-10-16-30894 Abstract Approved for Criterion A (Historic Events and Patterns) and Criterion C (Architecture and Engineering).  The Hakalau Jodo Mission is significant on the local level under Criterion C as a good example of an East-West style Buddhist temple built in Hawaii during the 1930s.  It includes a number of distinctive features and is typical of its period in its design, materials, workmanship and methods of construction.  The complex of the temple building (temple, upper level; social hall, lower level) and the parsonage building are significant under Criterion A as their history illustrates the social history, cultural values and ethnic heritage of Japanese immigrants and their descendants working on the Hakalau Sugar Plantation. 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.

2018-11-29T15:21:25-10:00November 28th, 2018|Categories: Historic Properties|Tags: |

2428 Burbank Street / Getz Residence

Address 2428 Burbank Street, Honolulu 96817 TMK (1) 1-8-006:023 SHPD Historic Site Number 50-80-14-08741 Abstract Approved for Criterion A (Historical Events and Patterns) and Criterion C (Architecture and Engineering).  The Getz Residence was built in 1927 and is a Craftsman bungalow-style house typical of those built in the late 1920s.  The Getz Residence is also significant at the local level under Criterion A for its associations with the development of the Burbank Tract on which most of the houses on this street were built between the 1920s and 1930s and retain their original styles with only modest changes over the years.  While the individual houses have changed, taken collectively you can see much of the original architectural styles of middle class houses built in 1925 to 1935 in this part of Nuuanu. 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.

2018-11-29T15:18:19-10:00November 28th, 2018|Categories: Historic Properties|Tags: |

Help Save Historic Places with a Gift to the Annual Fund

Now more than ever, taking collective action is vital to saving these precious places. YOU can make a difference to effect change. Please support Historic Hawai‘i Foundation’s 2018 Annual Fund and help Historic Hawai‘i continue to represent historic places and serve as Hawai‘i’s advocate for preservation.

2019-01-03T12:01:47-10:00November 26th, 2018|Categories: Uncategorized|

ADVOCACY ALERT! City Releases Natatorium Environmental Statement for Public Comment

Provide Public Comment Supporting Preservation-Friendly Alternative for Natatorium until December 24 The City and County of Honolulu has released a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) favoring a combination of retaining the shore-based war memorial with a rehabilitated swim basin with perimeter wall as the preferred alternative for the Waikīkī War Memorial Natatorium.  The DEIS is available in the Office of Environmental Quality Control's online library of Environmental Assessments and Environmental Impact Statements. Click here to download the DEIS. The purpose of the EIS is to assess and recommend projects to renew the memorial and re-establish full public access to this area of Kapi‘olani Park. The DEIS examined four Alternatives (scroll to the bottom to view the 3 action alternatives): Perimeter Deck (Preferred) War Memorial Beach Closed System Pool No Action The Perimeter Deck alternative outperformed the other options across all measures, including cost of construction, cost of operations, environmental effects and historic preservation. The Perimeter Deck estimated capital costs are $25.6 million, compared to $28.8 million for the beach-construction alternative and $42.7 million for building a closed pool system. “The proposed solution for the issues around the Natatorium is elegant and showcases a reasonable balance between preserving the past and addressing feasibility,” said Kiersten Faulkner, executive director of Historic Hawai‘i Foundation. “This outcome showcases that great results can occur when stakeholders meet in good faith and explore solutions together,” Faulkner said. “We support the Perimeter Deck alternative and look forward to seeing it complete the environmental review and move towards implementation.” WHAT CAN YOU DO? ACT TODAY!   PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT Public comment on the DEIS (written or via email) will be accepted until December 24. To send comments VIA EMAIL: Send to WWMCNatatorium@aecom.com  To send comments [...]

2019-01-02T11:49:54-10:00November 8th, 2018|Categories: Advocacy|

Public Events at the Waikiki Natatorium on Veterans Day will Commemorate the end of World War I

The Hawaii World War One Centennial Task Force has been organized to honor this first global conflict and Hawaii’s contributions. A full day of events commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the end of World War I, Armistice, is planned for Veterans Day, November 11, 2018.  The events will take place at the Waikiki War Memorial Natatorium, 2815 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu. Free to the public activities ranging from live bagpipers playing in unison with a nationwide mass rendition of the retreat march, a WWI Film Festival, static historic displays and free concerts by the Marine Forces Pacific Band, Royal Hawaiian Band, Raiatea Helm and the Harry James Orchestra.  A complete schedule of events and details can be found at hawaiiworldwar1.org. The tribute here in Hawaii is to both spotlight Hawaii's participation in World War I as well as to honor the people of Hawaii who served in the war, volunteering their services and aiding in war efforts. "The Greatest War" & Hawaii's Role*  From its initial outbreak in Europe during 1914, World War I raged across the globe until 1918. The U.S. entered “The Great War” in 1917, with the U.S. Territory of Hawaii contributing more than 9,800 volunteers for service. While special events have taken place throughout 2018, Hawaii’s most significant will be held on Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11, at the Waikiki War Memorial  Natatorium. Opening on the shore west of Kapiolani Park in 1927, the memorial was dedicated to “the men and women who served during the great war.” This historic landmark is the only monument in Hawaii selected by the U.S. World War I Centennial Commission as one of 100 memorials nationwide to be designated as a “WWI Centennial Memorial.” To that honor, Arthur Tulak, [...]

2018-11-09T13:56:59-10:00November 2nd, 2018|Categories: Blog|

Public Meeting on Redevelopment of the Board of Water Supply Complex Set for Thursday, November 8

The Board of Water Supply will be issuing a Request for Proposal to redevelop a portion of its Beretania Complex. A presentation and public meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 8, 2018, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Central Middle School Cafeteria.  Click here for the meeting notice.  The Complex is home to three historically-significant buildings.  The current RFP includes the adjacent parking lots, but not the historic buildings. A previous proposal (2013) would have allowed demolition of the Hart Wood-designed administration building, which lead Historic Hawai‘i Foundation to list it as one of the Most Endangered Historic Properties in Hawai‘i. BWS then withdrew the prior concept to “regroup.” The current proposal appears to avoid the sensitive sites.

2018-11-26T13:57:39-10:00November 2nd, 2018|Categories: Advocacy, Advocacy - Get Involved|

UPDATE: Council Hearing Scheduled November 7 – Kenrock Buildings Targeted by Development

Photo: AHL PUBLIC HEARING  TO BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2018 - TESTIMONY  ENCOURAGED 11/2/18: A public hearing on whether to approve additional density, height and other development bonuses for the SKY ALAMOANA Condo-Hotel and Residential Development Project will be held on Wednesday, November 7. The proposed development would demolish the historically-significant Kenrock Buildings and allow a massive new set of towers in their place. The Department of Planning and Permitting recommends approval of the project with no conditions or design modifications related to the effect on the historic properties. The Council Committee on Zoning and Housing will take public comment. CLICK HERE  for the hearing notice and link to the development proposal.  Historic Hawai‘i Foundation testified in opposition to the development because of the extreme adverse effect on significant historic resources. Click here to read HHF's testimony.  Preservationists who are concerned with the effect of the project are encouraged to submit written testimony, CLICK HERE to submit written testimony.   SAMPLE TESTIMONY To: Honolulu City Council Committee on Zoning and Housing Hearing Date: Wednesday, November 7, 2018 RE: Opposition to Resolution 18-248, IPD-T for the Sky Ala Moana Condo-Hotel and Residential Development Project FROM: [Name] [Contact Information] The proposed high-density development at located at 1388, 1400 and 1418 Kapiolani Boulevard would demolish three historic buildings known as the Kenrock Buildings. These buildings are significant examples of Honolulu’s Mid-Century Modern architectural period and embody the work of master architects. These important buildings should be preserved and integrated into the development plan in a sensitive way. The rush to add housing and additional density in the urban center should not be done at the expense of livable cities that honor their past and the [...]

2018-11-26T13:56:30-10:00November 2nd, 2018|Categories: Advocacy|
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