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3001 Diamond Head Road Residence

Address 3001 Diamond Head Road, Honolulu, HI 96815 TMK (1) 3-1-033:052 SHPD Historic Site Number 50-80-14-8149 Abstract The 3001 Diamond Head residence meets the historic register Criterion A and C.  The residence has contributed to the broad patterns of development in the history of Hawaii due to its association with the Diamond Head Terrace Tract.  Architecturally, this house is of artistic value and reflects a style that was very popular in Hawaii the 1920s and 1930s.  It holds distinctive characteristics of a type, period and method of construction.  The residence is also significant under Criterion C as it is a good example of Spanish Mission Revival style constructed in Hawaii during the early to mid 1930s.  This cottage is recognizable as Spanish Revival style because of the white stucco exterior, rounded clay roof tiles, rounded arches repeated throughout and the one story rectangular floor plan. 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.

2018-08-02T15:36:40-10:00April 5th, 2018|Categories: Historic Properties|Tags: |

1224 Punahou Street Residence

Address 1224 Punahou Street, Honolulu, HI 96826 TMK (1) 2-4-007:003 SHPD Historic Site Number 50-80-14-8147 Abstract The 1224 Punahou Street residence is significant at the local level, under National Register Criterion A and C.  The house is eligible for the Hawaii State Register of Historic Places under Criterion A for the association with the original complex of Shriners Hospital that was built on land donated to Shriners Hospital by the Dowsett Familly - one of the most prominent families in Hawaii. Architecturally, this house is of artistic value and is one of the few remaining examples of the authentic Spanish Revival Style that is associated with the now demolished Dowsett Mansion that was converted into the Shriners Hospital Building.  The house is significant on the local level for the period of 1933 to 1956 when the residence was constructed and documented on Sanborn Maps as being part of the Shriners Hospital development. 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.

2018-08-02T14:49:21-10:00April 5th, 2018|Categories: Historic Properties|Tags: |

Demolition Begins for Iconic Home Used for Magnum PI TV

Lack of preservation review highlights impacts from statutory changes in 2015 4/4/2018: The Waimanolo Estate known as “Pahonu” has been demolished, according to news accounts this week. The 8,900 square-foot home was built in 1933 by the family of former Hawaii State Representative Eve Anderson, who was the stepdaughter of Cox Communications heiress Barbara Cox Anthony. The estate was best known as the filming location for “Robin’s Nest,” the featured location on the television series Magnum P.I. which filmed in Hawaii from 1980-1988. The estate’s architect was Louis Davis, who was a prominent architect of the 1920s-1930s. He moved to Honolulu in 1911 and formed a partnership with C.B. Ripley. He is best known for his Spanish-influenced designs, including the former Police Station on Bethel Street, McKinley High School and the Waikiki Fire Station. The estate included a Spanish Colonial Revival-style main house, a unique boathouse (which doubled as Magnum’s living quarters on the series), a gatehouse, a storage wing, a private tennis court, and the beach and tidal pool. The estate is known as “Pahonu” in tribute to the ancient Hawaiian turtle pond on the site. The tidal pool was a pen used to trap sea turtles (“honu” in Hawaiian) as a delicacy for the ali‘i (high ranking chiefs). Turtle meat was kapu (forbidden) to all but the chiefs under penalty of death. The turtle pond and rock wall were restored in the 1960’s and added to the Hawaii Register of Historic Places in 1978. Pahonu Pond The estate was purchased by Marty Nesbitt in 2015 for $8.7 million.  The City & County of Honolulu Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) issued a demolition permit last week. After news of the demolition [...]

2018-04-04T15:00:49-10:00April 4th, 2018|Categories: Blog|

Bank of Hawaii, Ltd / Honoka’a

Address 45-3568 Mamane Street, Honoka'a, Hawai'i 96727 TMK (3) 4-5-016: 010 SHPD Historic Site Number 50-10-08-30664 Abstract The Bank of Hawai'i, Ltd. building is eligible for the Hawai'i and National Registers of Historic Places at the Local Level under Criteria A (History/Events) and C (Architecture) due to its continued significance as a small town bank branch and its period architecture.  Under Criterion A, the building is a significant reflection of the commercial development of Honoka'a as an important, early twentieth-century trade center for the local (sugar) plantation workers, cattle ranchers, and coffee growers and store owners.  Under Criterion C, the Spanish Mission Revival style Bank of Hawai'i building in Honoka'a exhibits exemplary craftsmanship in its use of materials, method of construction, design, and feeling; and is typical of buildings constructed in a rural community. 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.

2018-08-01T15:57:12-10:00March 29th, 2018|Categories: Historic Properties|Tags: |

ILWU Jack Wayne Hall Building / Honoka’a

Address 45-3720 Honoka'a-Waipi'o Road, Honoka'a, Hawai'i 96727 TMK (3) 4-5-08:012 SHPD Historic Site Number 50-10-08-30666 Abstract The ILWU building is eligible for the Hawai'i and National registers of Historic Places at the Local Level under Criteria A (Events/History) and C (Architecture) due to its continued significance as a community center and its Quonset hut architecture.  Under Criterion A, the building physically represents the embodiment of the unification of many ethnic groups for the goal of achieving equitable labor conditions for those working in the Hamakua sugar industry.  Under Criterion C, it is a good example of a World War II period, SSAR 40 Quonset hut in Hawai'i, and one of the few remaining Quonset huts in the area. 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.

2018-08-01T16:03:29-10:00March 29th, 2018|Categories: Historic Properties|Tags: |

First Bank of Hilo, Ltd. / Honoka’a

Address 45-3490 Mamane Street, Unit G, Honoka'a, Hawaii 96727 TMK (3) 4-5-006: 014 SHPD Historic Site Number 50-10-08-30665 Abstract First Bank of Hilo, Ltd. building is eligible for the Hawai'i and National Registers of Historic Places at the Local Level under Criteria A (History/Events) and C (Architecture) due to it significance as a small town bank branch and its period architecture.  Under Criteria A, the First Bank of Hilo, Ltd.-Hamakua Branch is a significant reflection of the commercial development of Honoka'a as an important, early twentieth-century trade center for the local (sugar) plantation workers, cattle ranchers, and coffee growers and store owners.  The building is eligible at the Local Level for Criterion C as a good example of adaptive reuse for this commercial plantation-style architecture.  This small town main street commercial building is typical of its period. 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.

2018-08-01T15:59:00-10:00March 29th, 2018|Categories: Historic Properties|Tags: |

United Methodist Church / Honoka’a

Address 45-3525 Mamane Street, Honoka'a, Hawaii 96727 TMK (3) 4-5-005:006 SHPD Historic Site Number 50-10-08-30679 Abstract The Honoka'a United Methodist Church is eligible for the Hawai'i and National Registers of Historic Places at the State Level under Criteria A and C.  Criterion A (History/Events): The Honoka'a Methodist Church is historically important in its function of meeting the religious needs of immigrant populations in Hawai'i.  It served both the Congregationalist and Methodist Protestant Denominations.  Criterion C (Architecture): The Honoka'a Methodist Church building retains its historical integrity in terms of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling and association.  The building is a fine example of Gothic revival style as rendered in wood, reflecting the materials and carpentry skills available at the time of construction. 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.

2018-08-01T15:42:12-10:00March 27th, 2018|Categories: Historic Properties|Tags: |

Teiji Yamatsuka Store / Honoka’a

Address 45-3590 Mamane Street, Honoka'a, Hawai'i, 96727 TMK (3) 4-5-016:015 SHPD Historic Site Number 50-10-08-30680 Abstract The Yamatsuka Store is significant on a state-wide basis for two Criteria.  Under Criterion A (History/Events), the structure typifies the hard work of immigrants to improve their economic status.  Teiji Yamatsuka rose from a store clerk working for others into an independent businessman who owned his own retail business and a large real estate development; he also became a respected community leader.  Under Criterion C (Architecture), the Yamatsuka Store is also significant as an example of the early 20th century single wall, regionally unique, commercial architecture that evolved in the islands.  It retains its integrity in terms of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling and association. 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.

2018-08-01T15:43:49-10:00March 27th, 2018|Categories: Historic Properties|Tags: |

Kamekichi and Mika Kotake Store Property / Honoka’a

Address 45-3620 Mamane Street, Honoka'a, Hawai'i, 96727 TMK (3) 4-5-016:020 SHPD Historic Site Number 50-10-08-30677 Abstract The Kamekichi and Mika Kotake Store Building is eligible for the Hawai'i and National Registers of Historic Places at the State Level under Criteria A and C.  Criterion A (History/Events):  The Kotake Building is historically important as it represents the development of small businesses outside the plantation hegemony.  Here, small "Mom and Pop" businesses and specialty services were developed and operated.  Criteria C (Architecture):  the Kotake Building retains its integrity and so is an excellent example of plantation era architecture.  The Kotake Building is a structure erected purely for business purposes (it appears on the 1914 Sanborn Map). 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.

2018-08-01T15:37:30-10:00March 27th, 2018|Categories: Historic Properties|Tags: |

2728 Hillside Avenue / Jack and Jessie Milton Residence

Address 2728 Hillside Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822 TMK (1) 2-9-015:022 SHPD Historic Site Number 50-80-14-08043 Abstract The Jack and Jessie Milton Residence is significant on the local level under criterion C, as a good example of a craftsman style house built in Honolulu during the early 1920s.  The house includes a number of distinctive features, such as its lava rock conservatory and its single hung sash windows, and is typical of its period in its design, materials, workmanship and methods of construction.  The Milton residence splendidly embodies the melding of the craftsman and colonial forms in a well handled and distinctive manner. 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.

2018-08-01T15:47:07-10:00March 27th, 2018|Categories: Historic Properties|Tags: |
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