The Rich Legacy of Lili‘uokalani Protestant Church
Lili‘uokalani Protestant Church's History Spans more than 190 Years and Four Structures Submitted by the Historic Preservation Committee of the North Shore Chamber of Commerce; working to preserve and perpetuate the legacy of historic Haleʻiwa. Reprinted with permission. The area that now surrounds the intersection of Haleʻiwa Road and Kamehameha [...]
Preservation Tools: the Historic Structures Report
What is a Historic Structures Report and When Do You Need One? A Historic Structures Report (HSR) is a widely used preservation tool, ideally an important first step, toward obtaining maximum knowledge about a structure in order to help maintain and/or preserve it. HSRs are generally commissioned by a [...]
Three historic sites on O‘ahu and Maui receive preservation grants
The Sam and Mary Cooke Preservation Fund for Hawai‘i Supports Local Preservation Efforts The Sam and Mary Cooke Preservation Fund for Hawaii helps preserve and enhance historic places in Hawai’i for future generations. The grants are administered through the National Trust for Historic Preservation in cooperation with Historic Hawai’i Foundation. [...]
The Fundamentals of Maintenance Plans
What are maintenance plans and why do one? By Virginia Murison, AIA A Maintenance Manual or Plan identifies those character-defining features of a historic structure that convey its significance and provides guidance for the routine maintenance, as well as repair methods, that will preserve the feature, material or finish. Often, [...]
Consultation helps protect Maluhia Tree Tunnel & three historic bridges on Kaua‘i
Representation and expertise key to this positive preservation outcome In June of 2018, the Kaua‘i County Department of Public Works issued a project notice for Section 106 consultation for the Kōloa Road and Maluhia Road Improvements Project. The project had the potential to adversely affect several historic resources. The Resources [...]
Stunning stained-glass windows bring new light to the First Chinese Church of Christ in Hawai‘i
Preservation Grant Supports Repairs at First Chinese Church of Christ The church was founded in 1879 and granted a charter of incorporation by King David Kalākaua that same year. It was begun by immigrant Chinese Christians seeking to establish a church where services could be held in their native language [...]