Library restoration to result in new Kohala Heritage Center
By Linsey Dower, June 19, 2023 - Honolulu Star-Advertiser (Reprinted with permission.) A small group of volunteers in Kohala is working to raise funds to restore the town's nearly century-old Bond Memorial Library. The group is called the Bond Library Restoration Project, and they have been restoring the building [...]
Preserving Old Lahaina Prison’s Perimeter Wall
Crumbling Walls Highlight Technical Challenges THE SITE In 1851, “an Act relating to prisons, their government and discipline” was approved by King Kamehameha III and authorized a new jail in Lahaina, Maui. The jail was to “keep entirely separate from each other the male and female prisoners, and [...]
Memorials: Honoring Those Who Served
Three Aspects of Memorials By Virgina Murison, AIA Memorial Day in the United States began during the American Civil War when flowers were placed on the graves of those who died in battle. By the end of the 19th century, May 30th memorial observances for those who fell in [...]
Oahu Historic Preservation Commission members appointed
By Ian Bauer, Honolulu Star Advertiser, May 19, 2023 (Reprinted with permission.) The Honolulu City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to confirm nine appointees to serve on the Oahu Historic Preservation Commission. The Council’s vote establishes the city’s newest commission, which will advise and assist in carrying out historic preservation and [...]
Community reflections on meaningful historic places
Historic places that hold special meaning may be iconic, well-known gems or lesser known treasures where the experiences of our lives unfold and important memories are made. The photos and descriptions below represent historic sites that hold special meaning to members of our preservation community—places where they live, [...]
Preserving the Iconic Wrap-Around Deck at Liljestrand House
Community Support Integral to the Project's Success Project description and photos courtesy of Kristi Cardoso, executive director, the Liljestrand Foundation. The Liljestrand Foundation recently completed its biggest preservation project to-date, a two-year restoration of the iconic deck of Liljestrand House. One of the signature design elements of the Liljestrand [...]