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2536 Manoa Road / John C. Cook Residence

Address 2536 Manoa Road, Honolulu, HI 96822 TMK (1) 2-9-009:006 SHPD Historic Site Number 50-80-14-08205 Abstract The John C. Cook residence 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, use of such varied materials as clapboard, cut shingle and shiplap siding, and its steep, irregular roof with prominent, protruding dormers and gables all reflect the Queen Anne revival style.  Furthermore, the high, 12' and 15' ceilings, the emphasis on cross ventilation, and the size of the side lanai with its emphasis on outdoor living also places the house in an Hawaii context.  The residence was constructed in 1907 by John C. Cook for himself. 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.

2018-10-31T14:27:08-10:00October 31st, 2018|Categories: Historic Properties|Tags: |

Ring in the Holidays at Historic Greystones Estate

Join us for an Exclusive Historic Home Open House Event Don your holiday apparel and join us for a festive evening at the historic “Alfred Hocking House,” also known as Greystones. Built in 1904, Greystones is considered to be the most commanding example of the Queen Anne style of architecture on O‘ahu and the only remaining structure in this style in the Makiki district. The evening will include docent tours sharing architectural and historical information about the house, grounds and surrounding neighborhood and stories unique to Greystones’s history over the decades. A peak into secret cupboards and hidden passageways is sure to please! Enjoy joyous seasonal décor and live piano music by Pierre Grill. Heavy pūpū, wine and seasonal punch will be served. DATE: Saturday, December 1, 2018 TIME: 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM LOCATION:  1302 Nehoa Street, Makiki, O‘ahu EVENT DESCRIPTION: Docent tours of the house, holiday favorites with pianist Pierre Grill and time to socialize with old and new friends. TICKETS: $65 Historic Hawaii Foundation Member; $80 General Not yet a member? Click here to join. Parking:  Valet parking at the estate. Limited to 70 people. Click here to see more photos of Greystones in this recent Honolulu Magazine article, “9 Greatest Honolulu Homes,” by Robbie Dingeman. All proceeds benefit the programs and services of Historic Hawai‘i Foundation. Ink and watercolor above by Joe Lynch.  www.joelynchstudio.com  Download Flier (PDF) CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

2018-12-21T00:33:28-10:00October 23rd, 2018|Categories: Events - Past|

Historic Dearborn Building to Be Preserved, Rehabilitated In Revitalization Project on Key Kakaʻako Parcel

8/31/2018: A 90-year-old building that harkens to Kakaako’s industrial past will find new life as a retail center through a historic rehabilitation project being presented to the Board of Hawaii Community Development Authority on September 5. The Dearborn Building, also known as the Universal Building, is located on Ward Avenue between Waimanu and Kawaiahao Streets. Originally built in 1928 for the Dearborn Chemical Company, the warehouse now stands as a rare surviving example of a light industrial, masonry building from the pre-World War II period to still exist in the Kakaako district. After several decades of use by Dearborn, by the mid-1960s, the warehouse/industrial use had ended and the building was converted to retail and office use. It is assumed that the building name was changed to the Universal Building at the time an addition was added to the entire length of the exterior, circa 1965. Dearborn 535 LLC purchased the building in 2014 and plans to preserve, rehabilitate and make adaptive reuse of the building. Dearborn 535 LLC’s comprehensive preservation strategy includes nominating the property to be listed on both the Hawaii and National Registers of Historic Places; design and construction work to comply with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Rehabilitation of Historic Properties; and placing a conservation easement on the historic property to surrender future development rights in favor of perpetual preservation. “A vibrant and renewed Kakaako must include a neighborhood in which historic buildings are preserved, rehabilitated and used for a variety of community needs,” said Kiersten Faulkner, executive director of Historic Hawaii Foundation. “Buildings of human scale are part of a mix that creates a walkable community with a tapestry of the history, culture, design, and [...]

2018-11-26T13:56:48-10:00September 4th, 2018|Categories: Advocacy|

Natural Disasters and Historic Properties

 By Julia Rochhi, National Trust for Historic PreservationHomeowners face some of the most cutting impacts of natural disaster: physical displacement, loss of property, financial uncertainty, and stress. And as recent events have proved, you can never take too many precautions ahead of a natural disaster.But what if you own a historic property? Are there additional steps you should be taking? And what resources are available to you—the historic property owner—in the disaster's wake?Fortunately, there's a wealth of information out there to help historic property owners minimize the impact to their building as well as strengthen their building's resistance to extreme wind, rain, and other climatic forces.This toolkit compiles the essential steps you can take before and after the storm.1. Create a disaster preparedness plan for your home or property ahead of time. Following a checklist in times of crisis can help focus your attention and keep you from missing important details.2. Check your insurance coverage. Older and historic properties often use materials or building techniques you can't easily replicate today, which makes insurance companies far less likely to cover damage. A great option for insuring historic homes is National Trust Insurance Services (a National Trust subsidiary). NTIS can help value your property and ensure sufficient protection.3. Print important information and documents ahead of time. Disasters often cause power outages and service disruptions, so in this wired age of computer and smartphone reliance, it's helpful to have critical info already at your fingertips.4. Secure your property. Your two most important tasks immediately following a hurricane are to ensure the safety and security of people working on site, and to keep valuable or important building fabric from the debris heap. Saving architectural fragments, building materials, decorative plaster, [...]

2018-08-22T16:58:39-10:00August 22nd, 2018|Categories: Trends & Issues|

Lei of Parks Family Day Will Connect Three Parks And Provide Fun Activities for All Ages

Historic Hawai‘i Foundation joined HHF Planners and The Outdoor Circle to sponsor a booth at the Lei of Parks Family Day on September 1, 2018.  The Ala Moana Park History Walk was a highlight of the day, giving us the opportunity to share some of the planning, design and construction history of the park. The walking tour summary is available for download. TOUR SUMMARY DOWNLOAD (PDF) Photo: Courtesy of Hawai‘i State Archives Historic Hawai‘i Foundation joined HHF Planners and The Outdoor Circle to sponsor a booth at the Lei of Parks Family Day on September 1, 2018.  The Ala Moana Park History Walk was a highlight of the day, giving us the opportunity to share some of the planning, design and construction history of the park. The walking tour summary is available for download. Get a glimpse of what Oahu’s recreational future might be when three of Honolulu’s South Shore parks are temporarily linked for a day, a first step in creating a Lei of Parks that could eventually stretch from Waikīkī to Nānākuli. Walk, bike and enjoy family-friendly activities at Ala Moana Beach Park, Kewalo Basin Park and Kaka‘ako Waterfront Park on Saturday, September 1 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Temporary signs, ground chalk stencils, and traffic controls will allow people to easily walk and bike through all three parks. Participants can take walking tours of historic sites and exceptional trees, get beach volleyball tips, walk with a doctor, sample coral friendly sunscreen, and practice yoga at nine “passport” stations throughout the three parks. Those who visit at least three stations will be entered into a prize drawing, including [...]

2018-09-24T12:19:30-10:00August 17th, 2018|Categories: Events - Past|

Emergency Repairs to Kaua‘i Belt Road Will Retain and Strengthen Wai‘oli Bridge, Demolish Two Other Historic Bridges

Photo: Courtesy of Wilkie McClaren 8/17/2018: On April 13, 2018, a storm event with heavy rains caused flooding, landslides and extensive damage to Kūhiō Highway from Hā‘ena to Hanalei on Kaua‘i. Governor David Ige proclaimed an emergency and disaster on April 15, followed by a federal disaster proclamation by President Donald Trump on May 8. The emergency declarations allowed the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to plan emergency repairs for the road. The impacted segment of the highway is listed on the Hawai‘i Register of Historic Places and includes multiple one-lane historic bridges that contribute to the historic district. The emergency road work affects 26 sites, including 17 slope cleanup areas, three stabilization sites, a wall replacement and debris removal. The area most impacted is located near mile post 6.5, which is designated as Repair Site #2. Photo: Courtesy of Hawai‘i Department of Transportation HDOT said that heavy equipment is needed for debris removal and road work at Repair Site #2. The crews plan to use a crane and a large backhoe in addition to the smaller equipment already on site. However, the equipment is too heavy for the existing historic bridges at Waikoko, Waipa and Wai‘oli. The bridges are rated for eight ton loads and the equipment is 20 tons. HDOT therefore proposed to rehabilitate and strengthen Wai‘oli and replace Waikoko and Waipa Bridges to accommodate the heavy equipment. The agencies consulted with Hanalei Roads Committee, Historic Hawai‘i Foundation, Hanalei Watershed Hui, Waikoko ‘Ohana, Hui Ho‘omalu I Ka ‘Āina and the Konohiki Restoration Project about the effect on historic properties. The consultation process resulted in a Memorandum of Agreement to avoid, minimize or mitigate [...]

2018-11-26T13:57:05-10:00August 17th, 2018|Categories: Advocacy|

Matson honored as the 2018 Kama‘āina of the Year

On Saturday, October 27, 2018, Historic Hawai‘i Foundation recognized MATSON as the 2018 Kama‘āina of the Year™ at an award presentation  at the Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, in Waikiki. Matson was honored for its 136 years of providing service to the Hawaiian Islands, and its role in establishing some of the most beloved historic buildings in Honolulu, including the Moana Surfrider and Royal Hawaiian Hotel. “Ever since Captain William Matson sailed his three-masted schooner Emma Claudina from San Francisco to Hilo in 1882, the Matson fleet has been a part of Hawai‘i’s support system and connection to the rest of the world,” said Kiersten Faulkner, executive director of Historic Hawai‘i Foundation.  “The company has been part of events in Hawai‘i for over 130 years and contributed to many of the historic communities that make Hawai‘i unique. They have shaped the waterfront, helped establish the tourism industry, supplied the plantation economies of the previous two centuries, and continue to provide a lifeline of supplies for the islands.” Historic Hawaii Foundation’s Kama‘āina of the Year™ award was established in 1988 to honor individuals or organizations who have contributed to preserving Hawai‘i’s rich history and perpetuating the essence of Hawai‘i. The Kama‘āina of the Year program honors community members who have made unique and lasting contributions to preservation of Hawai‘i’s historic places and culture. The award was presented at the 44th annual fundraising benefit to support the programs and services of Historic Hawa‘ii Foundation. “Matson is proud of its Hawai‘i heritage and we are honored to receive this recognition from Historic Hawai‘i Foundation,” said Matt Cox, Chairman and CEO of Matson. This tribute video celebrates Matson's history and legacy in Hawai‘i [...]

2021-04-28T12:05:43-10:00August 15th, 2018|Categories: Kamaaina of the Year|

“FIRE & RICE” Event to Celebrate 150 Years of Japanese-influenced Cuisine in Hawai‘i

A celebration of food, culture and historic places associated with Kauai’s Japanese heritage will take place at Eating House 1849 in Kōloa on Saturday, September 22. The event commemorates the 30th anniversary of Chef Roy Yamaguchi’s restaurants, as well as the 150th “Gannenmono” celebration of the first Japanese arrival in Hawai‘i. Clinton Nuyda, executive chef at Eating House 1849, is planning a festival that highlights Japanese history and culture in Hawai‘i. Historic Hawai‘i Foundation will participate in the event with stories of some of the sites associated  with this heritage. Other family-friendly activities include taiko drumming, live music, moichi pounding, plantation-style comfort dishes and innovative Japanese-style street-food. Tickets are available at https://www.royyamaguchi.com/events/fire-and-rice-eating-house-1849-koloa-kauai Proceeds will benefit Historic Hawai‘i Foundation’s programs and activities on Kaua‘i.

2018-09-24T12:19:44-10:00August 14th, 2018|Categories: Events - Past|

“Preservation Essentials” Seminar Series – August 2018

  In August 2018, Historic Hawai‘i Foundation will continue its popular statewide educational seminars to provide community training on historic preservation. This year’s topics include: the purpose of preservation; the framework, inclusive of roles and responsibilities; stewardship of historic properties; best practices and tips for success and preservation tools and resources. NOTICE:  August 10 seminar on Molokai has been cancelled. The half day seminar combines lecture, local examples, question and answer session and a group activity. The goal is to share knowledge and tools with the public to help them save and preserve historic properties and cultural sites. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Community members and professionals who care about preserving the built and cultural sites that tell the stories of Hawai‘i’s history. ATTENDEES WILL LEARN: The definition of historic preservation and how it benefits communities How to identify historic properties The framework of federal, state and local preservation programs Standards and guidelines for the treatment and stewardship of historic properties Tools and resources for historic preservation Presenters: Kiersten Faulkner, Executive Director, Historic Hawaii Foundation; and Elaine Jackson-Retondo, National Park Service Elaine Jackson-Retondo is the Preservation Partnerships and History Programs Manager in the National Park Service Pacific West Regional Office. She earned her Doctorate in Architectural History and Masters of Architecture from the University of California, Berkeley and her Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana. She has worked in the National Park Service since 2002. Dr. Jackson-Retondo’s current and past work has included the National Park Service’s American Latino Heritage Initiative, Asian American Pacific Islander Initiative, Japanese American confinement during World War II, Cesar Chavez and the Farmworker Movement, [...]

2018-08-17T16:56:19-10:00July 10th, 2018|Categories: Events - Past, Uncategorized|

2536 Manoa Road / John C. Cook Residence

Address 2536 Manoa Road, Honolulu, HI 96822 TMK (1) 2-9-009:006 SHPD Historic Site Number 50-80-14-08205 Abstract The John C. Cook residence 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, use of such varied materials as clapboard, cut shingle and shiplap siding, and its steep, irregular roof with prominent, protruding dormers and gables all reflect the Queen Anne revival style.  Furthermore, the high, 12' and 15' ceilings, the emphasis on cross ventilation, and the size of the side lanai with its emphasis on outdoor living also places the house in an Hawaii context.  The residence was constructed in 1907 by John C. Cook for himself. 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.

2018-08-02T15:30:57-10:00July 5th, 2018|Categories: Historic Properties|Tags: |

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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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