Historic Properties

248 North Kalaheo/ Boettcher Estate

Address 248 North Kalāheo, Kailua HI 96734 TMK (1) 4-3-016:004 SHPD Historic Site Number 80-11-9760 National Register of Historic Places #02000388 Abstract The Boettcher Estate was built in 1937 on Kailua Beach, on the windward side of Oahu, and is significant as an example of 1930s Hawaiian-style architecture and the work of architect Vladimir Ossipoff. It was designed by Ossipoff and built by contractor M. Kiuchi, who also teamed up to build the Edric Cook house (State Register). The house is situated on the rise of a sand dune in the center of a landscaped, ocean-front parcel. The one-story house has a distinctive steeply-pitched, cross-hip, "Hawaiian-style" roof, covered with shakes. The building's U-shaped plan wraps around an in-set lanai supported by coral stone columns. The lanai floor is acid-stained concrete, inscribed with a tapa-inspired design. The open side of the U faces the mountains, protecting the lanai from the prevailing onshore winds. The home's design combines many elements of indoor/ outdoor living associated with the architecture of Hawaii during this period. The bath and dressing rooms open directly to the exterior, and the large lanai has a fireplace. 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.

2017-12-05T13:19:32-10:00February 28th, 2014|Categories: Historic Properties|Tags: , |

33 Pilipu Place/ Mark Robinson Beach House

Address 33 Pilipu Place, Kailua HI 96734 TMK (1) 4-3-018:045 SHPD Historic Site Number 80-11-9748 Abstract The Mark Robinson Beach House is significant for its association with the Robinson family; with the development of Kailua as a beachfront community; and for its Colonial Revival architecture. The two-story, frame beach house was constructed in 1928 by one of Oahu's affluent Hawaiian-haole families. It was built as a country house for weekend and summer get-aways on a large lot in Kailua that fronted the ocean. The original estate was later subdivided into ten lots, and a contemporary house now stands between the historic beach house and the ocean. The house was designed in the Colonial Revival style of architecture and some of its features represent adaptations to Hawaii's climate, such as the H-shaped form with deepset lanais. It has a shake, hip roof with overhanging eaves and exposed eave brackets. this is one of the last beach houses from the early twentieth century to remain on Kailua Beach. 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.

2017-05-11T12:01:17-10:00February 28th, 2014|Categories: Historic Properties|Tags: |

55 Kailuana Place/ Harold K.L. Castle Residence

Address 55 Kailuana Place, Kailua HI 96734 TMK (1) 4-3-022:014 SHPD Historic Site Number 80-11-9067 Abstract Built in 1948, Harold K.L. Castle Residence is a single story structure with a shallow-pitched hipped roof. The residence is built on a concrete foundation and features an open, modified H-shaped, plan. The Harold K.L. Castle residence is architecturally significant as the local level as a good example of a modern Hawaiian style residence constructed in Hawaii during the period dating from the late 1940s through the early 1960s. In addition the residence is significant as it was designed by the Honolulu firm of Ives and Hogan and for its associations with Harold K.L. Castle. 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.

2017-04-21T12:30:53-10:00February 28th, 2014|Categories: Historic Properties|Tags: |

142 Palapu Street/ Edric Cook Residence

Address 142 Palapu Street, Kailua HI 96734 TMK (1) 4-3-025:035 SHPD Historic Site Number 80-10-1383 Abstract The Edric Cook Residence is a two-story Cape Cod style house, built in 1935 by the English-born Cook as the sixth house along the Ala Wai canal. It was moved in 1968 by Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Delpiano to its current address in Kailua, to make way for the Fairway Villa Apartments. The house features a steep gable-front roof, covered by cut, wood shingles, shed dormers, and open eaves. Its symmetrical facade has shingled walls, multi-light double-hung windows, shutters, and a single-story entry porch with hipped roof. It was designed by V. Ossipoff in the building department of T.H. Davies & Co. and M. Kiuchi was the contractor, according to a newspaper article at the time. Mr. Cook also worked as a cashier for the Davies Co. 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.

2017-04-21T01:02:31-10:00February 28th, 2014|Categories: Historic Properties|Tags: |

44-431 Kaneohe Bay Drive/ Gerald A. Dolan Residence

Address 44-431 Kaneohe Bay Drive, Kaneohe HI 96744 TMK (1) 4-4-006:009, 015 SHPD Historic Site Number 80-10-9747 Abstract The Gerald A. Dolan Residence sits on a large grassy lot fronting Kaneohe Bay, with views of Coconut Island and the Koolau Mountains. It is significant as a good example of a pre-World War II beach house and for its association with the residential development of the Opaapaa subdivision. It was designed by Hubert “Hobby” Hobson, who came to Hawaii in 1929, and was working for Lewers & Cooke. The later additions were the work of Cy Lemmon. The home's modest, rustic character features one-story, board and batten construction, open beam ceiling, and an openess to the outdoors, which is facilitated by a deeply-set lanai. The living room has sliding doors that open on two sides. The Opaapaa Subdivision was created by Kaneohe Ranch in 1939 and the lot was provided to the Dolans through a 30-year lease. This house was one of the first to be constructed in this tract. Mr. Dolan was an accountant with Bishop Trust Co. 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.

2017-04-21T12:39:01-10:00February 28th, 2014|Categories: Historic Properties|Tags: |

49-705 Kamehameha Highway/ Elma Schadt House

Address 49-705 Kamehameha Highway, Kaaawa, HI 96730 TMK (1) 4-9-008:012 SHPD Historic Site Number 80-06-1351 Abstract The Elma Schadt House was built in 1931. It is a one-story residence and has a hipped roof and is distinguished by its use of coral heads as a building material. It also features arched entry ways and windows. The Elma Schadt House is significant primarily for its unique use of coral heads as a building material. 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.

2017-04-21T12:36:48-10:00February 28th, 2014|Categories: Historic Properties|Tags: |

56-102 Keawemauhili Place/ Kahuku Plantation Supervisor’s House

Address 56-102 Keawemauhili Place, Kahuku, HI 96731 TMK (1) 5-6-010:158 SHPD Historic Site Number 80-02-9816 Abstract This one-story house, which was built in 1929, has a U-shaped plan, hip-and-valley roof and open overhanging eaves. The interior features a canec ceiling, decorative wood crown moulding, and wood baseboards and thresholds. The Kahuku Plantation Supervisor's House is significant as an example of the type of residence constructed for a mid-level manager of a sugar plantation in Hawaii.  It is also associated with the social history of the Kahuku Sugar Plantation. 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.

2017-04-21T12:28:05-10:00February 28th, 2014|Categories: Historic Properties|Tags: |

68-657 Crozier Drive/ Mrs. Mary Anehe Mendonca Beach Cottage

Address 68-657 Crozier Drive, Waialua, HI 96791 TMK (1) 6-8-004:001 SHPD Historic Site Number N/A Abstract The Mrs. Mary Anehe Mendonca Beach Cottage was designed by architect Ray Morris and constructed in 1936. The residence is situated on a point and is a single story, L-shaped, Hawaiian style house. The house features single wall construction with a double pitched, hip roof, and board and batten siding. The residence runs parallel to the beach in roughly an east-west direction. The Mrs. Mary Anehe Mendonca Beach Cottage is significant architectural on a local level as an example of a Hawaiian style beach cottage constructed in Hawaii. In addition, it is significant for its associations with the history of Mokuleia and its development as a beach 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.

2017-04-21T12:25:43-10:00February 28th, 2014|Categories: Historic Properties|Tags: |

89-425 Pohakukini Avenue/ Kamaunu Residence

Address 89-425 Pohakunui Avenue, Nanakuli, HI 96762 TMK (1) 8-9-006:039 SHPD Historic Site Number 80-08-9756 Abstract The Kamaunu Residence was built in 1931. The house has a hipped roof, casement windows, and is elevated on a post on block foundation that is covered with vertical wood slates. The interior features tongue and groove paneling and much of the original materials including windows, doors, built-ins, and hardware. The Kamaunu Residence is significant for its association with the early development of Hawaiian Homelands homesteads in Nanakuli.  It is a rare example of a draftsman designed and carpenter constructed house built in the area in the early 1930s. 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.

2017-04-21T12:19:07-10:00February 28th, 2014|Categories: Historic Properties|Tags: |

3860 Old Pali Road/ Clarence H. Cooke Residence

Address 3860 Old Pali Road, Honolulu, HI 96817 TMK (1) 9-0-050:040 SHPD Historic Site Number 80-14-1366 National Register of Historic Places #86001619 Abstract The Clarence Cooke Residence was built in 1932 and is significant for its architecture and association with Clarence Hyde Cooke, a prominent businessman who became president of Bank of Hawaii in 1909 and was elected to the Territorial legislature in 1913. Designed by Hardie Phillip, who designed several other outstanding Hawaiian-style buildings in Honolulu such as the C. Brewer Building and former residence of Governor Carter, the house is a twenty-four room mansion rendered in a Hawaiian style of architecture. The two-story, white-washed brick and frame residence features an asymmetrical plan which lends the building a sense of sprawling informality. Well-planned, well-crafted, and known for paying high attention to detail, the house was built for lavish, opulent entertainment which it came to be associated with. As such, it epitomizes the finest traditions in upper-class residential design in Hawaii for 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.

2017-05-11T11:48:21-10:00February 28th, 2014|Categories: Historic Properties|Tags: , |
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