Mahealani Cypher and the Ahupua`a Boundary Marker Project
Ahupua`a Boundary Marker Dedication by Mahealani Cypher Ever since I was little, my tutu shared her stories with me, tales of our family aumakua, interesting events that occurred, paranormal and extraordinary encounters, important people in our family history. I captured those stories of family history in written form and shared [...]
Honor Awards 1975: Ms. Nancy Bannick
Nancy Bannick & Her Passion for Preservation Looking back to the first Honor Awards in 1975, it's hard to believe it was 41 years ago! The very first recognition was awarded to dedicated preservationist and community activist, Nancy Bannick, who passed away in 2008. For 60 plus years, Bannick was [...]
The History Behind the National Historic Preservation Act
2016 Marks 50 Years since the National Historic Preservation Act was Signed into Law President Lyndon Baines Johnson signed the NHPA into law on October 15, 1966 The National Historic Preservation Act (Public Law 89-665; 16 U.S.C. 470 et seq. was signed into law on October 1966 [...]
Membership Corner: Richard and Sooz Mirikitani and their Historic Home, The Carl & Florence Bayer Estate
Richard and Sooz Mirikitani own the historic “Carl and Florence Bayer House,” which is historically significant for its architectural style. It is an early and excellent example of the simple Craftsman style homes designed by Territorial architect Raymond Llewellen Morris of Lewers & Cooke. The house incorporates the graceful characteristics [...]
Kohala Ditch rides open window to history
Hawaii's Backyard| Travel By Cheryl Chee Tsutsumi for the Honolulu Star Advertiser April 17, 2016 COURTESY FLUMIN’ KOHALA Visitors exit one of Kohala Ditch’s tunnels on a tour with Flumin’ Kohala. COURTESY FLUMIN’ KOHALA Be prepared to get wet while kayaking through Kohala Ditch. COURTESY FLUMIN’ KOHALA Kids stroll across [...]
History and Architecture in Waikiki
Discover Waikiki’s architectural gems By Cheryl Chee Tsutsumi April 3, 2016, Honolulu Star Advertiser As a child growing up in India, Purnima McCutcheon was a dreamer whose imagination was fueled by old temples, mosques, forts and palaces. “I was born in Hyderabad but raised in Mumbai and traveled around the [...]