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 [...]
Spotlight on Youth: HHF Intern Camille Dahmen
Meet HHF Intern Camille Dahmen! Camille Dahmen graduated from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa with a B.A. in History and Political Science in May 2022. Camille began her internship with HHF in late June completing her HHF experience at the Preservation Honor Awards on October 20th. Her interests [...]
Five Properties Added to the Hawai‘i Register of Historic Places
The Hawai‘i Historic Places Review Board added five properties to the Hawai‘i Register of Historic Places in August 2022 and an amended nomination for an existing property was approved. Properties are eligible for inclusion in the register if they meet one or more criteria of historic significance: A) association with [...]
Local Icons Celebrate Significant Anniversaries
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Commemorating the Centennial of Wheeler Army Airfield
Wheeler Army Airfield Played a Significant Role in World War II Events Wheeler Army Airfield in central O’ahu was established in 1922 by a small detachment of men from Luke Field at Ford Island. This working party cleared the area of weeds, guava, and algaroba trees, built housing, and erected two [...]