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121 Ragsdale Place / E.J. and May Lord Residence

Address 121 Ragsdale Place, Honolulu, HI 96817 TMK (1) 2-2-051:007 SHPD Historic Site Number 50-80-14-8159 Abstract The Lord Residence is significant on the local level under criterion C, as a good example of a large, craftsman style house built in Honolulu during the 1920s.  The residence is also significant under criterion A for its associations with the development of the Dowsett Highlands tract.  In Hawaii the craftsman style is most frequently associated with modest-scale, bungalow style houses.  The Lord residence , however, is on a larger scale than most cratsman houses in Hawaii, and incorporates certain low-key Spanish mission elements.  The house is also architecturally significant as a good example of a residence designed by the Honolulu firm of Emory & Webb. 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.

2018-08-01T16:26:19-10:00April 19th, 2018|Categories: Historic Properties|Tags: |

3030 Noela Drive / Robert S. C. Ho Residence

Address 3030 Noela Drive, Honolulu, HI 96815 TMK (1) 3-1-028:020 SHPD Historic Site Number 50-80-14-8157 Abstract The Ho residence is significant on the local level under criterion C, as a good example of a house built in Honolulu during the 1940s in a modern style, which expanded its living area in the 1960s by enclosing the rear lanai.  Its unadorned, clean horizontal lines, the house's low profile and use of glass block windows as well as a picture window all bespeak the style.  The employment of an Asian wood screen as well as the design of the wrought iron railings, further attest to the house's island situation and the Chinese ancestry of the owner.  The Ho's were the first family of Asian descent to acquire land in the subdivision. 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.

2018-08-01T16:29:05-10:00April 19th, 2018|Categories: Historic Properties|Tags: |

Waimalu Shopping Center / Aiea

Address 98-020 Kamehameha Highway, Aiea, HI 96701 TMK (1) 9-8-022:074 SHPD Historic Site Number 50-80-09-0816 Abstract Designed in the Early Modern style by a Japanese American engineer, the shopping center was one of the first strip malls to be built in Honolulu and followed a mainland pattern of locating retail developments in the vicinity of new subdivisions.  A familiar visual landmark on Kamehameha highway for 57 years, the shopping center was developed by a Nisei grocery owner who had been born in Honolulu, raised in Japan, and returned to the city before the outbreak of World War II.  The building is individually eligible under criterion A in the areas of Commerce and Ethnic Heritage at the local level of significance and under criterion C for Architecture. 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.

2018-08-01T16:18:18-10:00April 18th, 2018|Categories: Historic Properties|Tags: |

Guides and Information for Salvaging Family Heirlooms and Valuables After a Flood

Our hearts and best wishes go out to everyone who was affected by the recent storms and massive flooding, especially in east Honolulu and on Kauai’s north shore. After the waters recede, many people will be faced with trying to clean and salvage valued possessions, including photographs and family heirlooms. The American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Artworks (AIC) has developed guides and information on how to safely and methodically assess where to start. See the tips below. Disaster Response and Recovery After the Flood: Water Damaged Family Heirlooms and Valuables Salvaging Water Damaged Textiles Saving Photographs After the Flood The following suggestions may help you respond to an emergency affecting cultural property. While an effort has been made to list them in the order in which they can be addressed, you'll need to adapt them to your circumstances. Read the entire document and take the time to plan. It's tempting to “get right to work,” but initial organization will save you work and perhaps additional loss. Contact local, regional, or institutional conservation facility, local conservator, or use our Find a Conservator directory. Above all, remember that safety comes first; don't endanger yourself or your staff on behalf of objects. Initial Coordination: Try to control or eliminate the source of the problem; Turn off the electricity and gas; Inform the Director; Inform proper civil authorities; Find the person in charge of the building (who may or may not be a museum staff person). Assessment will begin after the building is declared safe for re-entry. Consult your emergency plan. Take time to coordinate and plan activities. Officials may prevent re-entry for several days. Priorities: Human safety Ensure that staff and volunteers have current [...]

2018-04-16T11:09:13-10:00April 16th, 2018|Categories: Blog|

Two Brothers Shipwreck / French Frigate Shoals

Address 3138 Noela Drive, Honolulu, HI 96815 TMK (1) 3-1-027:012 SHPD Historic Site Number 50-80-14-8155 Abstract The Edwards residence is significant on the local level under Criterion C, as a good example of a house built in Honolulu during the 1960s in a modern style.  During the 1950s and 1960s a number of architect designed houses well exhibited a high sensitivity to the island environment as well as the precepts of the modern movement, with their clean lines, emphasis on indoor-outdoor relationships, and attention to detail.  The Edwards residence is such a house, with its low profile, unadorned, clean horizontal lines, and open, flowing floor plan.  The house is also noteworthy as an example of Honolulu architect Herbert Beyer's residential work. 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.

2018-05-17T16:29:47-10:00April 11th, 2018|Categories: Historic Properties|Tags: |

808 10th Avenue / Chun Residence

Address 808 10th Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816 TMK (1) 3-2-021:001 SHPD Historic Site Number 50-80-14-8154 Abstract The Chun residence meets the register Criterion A and C.  The Chun 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.  Architecturally, this house is of artistic value and is one of the few remaining examples of the Craftsman style homes that existed in this area. It holds distinctive characteristics of a type, period and method of construction.  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.

2018-08-02T14:44:21-10:00April 11th, 2018|Categories: Historic Properties|Tags: |

517 Analu Street / Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Ching Residence

Address 517 Analu Street, Honolulu, HI 96817 TMK (1) 1-8-016:028 SHPD Historic Site Number 50-80-14-8153 Abstract The Ching Residence is significant on the local level under Criterion C, as an excellent example of a modern style house bult in Honolulu during the late1950s.  The house is typical of its period in the use of such materials as concrete block, 1" x 8" redwood tongue and groove, stained concrete floors, and in such recently introduced design features such as the open relationship between the kitchen and dining room, the indirect lighting in the living and dining rooms, the cabinets touch latch opening mechanisms, and its carport.  The house is also architecturally significant as the work of a master, Honolulu architect Clifford F. Young.  He practiced architecture in Hawaii from 1953 to 1982, with McAuliffe & Young, Young & Henderson, and on his own. 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.

2018-08-02T14:41:09-10:00April 11th, 2018|Categories: Historic Properties|Tags: |

2765 Pacific Heights Road / Henry F. and Florence E. Davis Residence

Address 2765 Pacific Heights Road, Honolulu, HI 96813 TMK (1) 2-2-023:025 SHPD Historic Site Number 80-14-7394 Abstract The Henry F. and Florence E. Davis residence is significant on the local level under Criterion C as a good example of a 1920s bungalow with a pavilion plan.  This two-story house , with its second floor underneath the main floor, follows the topography of the lot, and was constructed in 1927.  While its style and such materials as the clapboard siding, lava rock foundation, and use of sliding and double hung windows are typical of its period it has several distinctive features.  The pavilion floor plan may be found in other bungalows in the city as may balcony lanai, but neither is that common, are rarely found in the same house.  The pavilion plan is ideal for Hawaii, allowing trade winds to freely flow through the core of the house and its wings, while the lanai used as a outdoor living space is one of the distinctive features of domestic design in Hawaii. 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.

2018-04-18T14:05:59-10:00April 11th, 2018|Categories: Historic Properties|Tags: |

44th annual Preservation Honor Awards

The 44th annual Preservation Honor Awards presentation was held on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at the YWCA Laniakea in Honolulu. Honor Awards were given to projects that exhibit excellence in planning, implementation, and follow-through of work that demonstrates historic preservation as a strategy for the protection, understanding, revitalization, use or celebration of Hawai‘i’s historic and cultural sites.

2018-08-17T16:59:26-10:00April 9th, 2018|Categories: Uncategorized|

3157 Hayden Street Residence

Address 3157 Hayden Street, Honolulu, HI 96815 TMK (1) 3-1-019:085 SHPD Historic Site Number 50-80-14-8150 Abstract 3157 Hayden Street qualifies for the State Register of Historic Places Criterion C.  Under Criterion C, it embodies distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction.  It is significant as an example of the Craftsman/Bungalow style embodying "Hawaiian Regional" influences.  Its simple, yet distinctive construction includes techniques and designs associated with functional, climate sensitive Bungalows constructed in Hawaii during this time period.  The Craftsman/Bungalow style emphasis on natural materials was well suited to Hawaii.  Construction methods blended with the landscape and features such as low, overhanging eaves and double hung windows allowed natural cooling, providing comfort in Hawaii's warm climate. 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.

2018-08-02T15:38:47-10:00April 5th, 2018|Categories: Historic Properties|Tags: |
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