Historic Properties

Address 320 South Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI 96813 TMK (1) 2-1-018:001 SHPD Historic Site Number 80-14-9907 National Historic Landmark National Register of Historic Places #73000666 Abstract Washington Place is an approximately three-acre property that contains a two-story residence set amid a variety of trees, shrubs, and flowers. The building has a hipped roof, classical cornice, a porte cochere, lanais with either square masonry piers or Tuscan columns, and French windows. The interior features columns and pilasters set upon paneled and molded pedestals with moldings for base and capitals, a wood wainscot, and wood floors. Washington Place is significant for its association with the social and political history of Hawaii, for its association with Hawaiian Royalty, and as an example of the use of the Greek Revival style in nineteenth-century Hawaii. Photos from the National Register of Historic Places

Address 224 Queen Emma Square, Honolulu, HI 96813 TMK (1) 2-1-018:002 SHPD Historic Site Number 80-14-9915 National Register of Historic Places #73000663 Abstract St. Andrew's Cathedral contains a rusticated stone cathedral covered by a gable roof with intersecting shed roofs that has Gothic arch clerestory windows, stained glass windows with steel mullions, and a tower with four octagonal columns; as well as a cloistered hall containing associated vestry and meeting rooms. The interior of the cathedral features a central main aisle, two side aisles, a vaulted arch ceiling, stone columns decorated with classical and Hawaiian design motifs, and a bell tower. St. Andrew's Cathedral is significant for its association with the early history of the Anglican religion in Hawaii. The building is also an example of the use of the Gothic revival style of architecture in Hawaii. Listed on the Hawai‘i State and National Registers in 1973, St. Andrew’s Cathedral is significant for its association with the early history of the Anglican religion in Hawai‘i. The Cathedral is said to be one of the finest examples of Gothic Revival architecture in Hawai‘i. Construction was ongoing, with the choir completed in 1886, the nave partially completed and the building consecrated in 1902 with additional construction in 1908 and 1958. This amendment to the original nomination adds the Fountain of St. Andrew as a contributing feature. The statue was younger than 50 years old in 1973 when the nomination was submitted but has since become eligible . The amendment also adds the landscape architecture of the Fountain court with its olive trees, lighting and plaza with seating as contributing site and object, and expands the period [...]

Address 364 South King Street, Honolulu, HI 96813 TMK (1) 2-1-025:002 SHPD Historic Site Number 80-14-1321 National Historic Landmark National Register of Historic Places #66000293 Abstract Iolani Palace was constructed between 1879 and 1882. The main body of the palace forms a substantial rectangular mansion. The front facade is two stories, 140 feet long and 54 feet high with a tower in the center and one at each end. Each tower is capped by a square campanile. Iolani Palace is significant for its associations with the Kingdom of Hawaii. Iolani Palace was the royal residence of the last two rulers of the Kingdom of Hawaii, King Kalakaua and Queen Liliuokalani. As such it is perhaps the most important surviving symbol of the days of Hawaiian independence. Exotic in architecture, it demonstrates the tastes, cultural aspirations, and the cosmopolitanism of the Hawaiian ruling classes under the monarchy. 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.

Address 426 Queen Street, Honolulu, HI 96813 TMK (1) 2-1-025:003 SHPD Historic Site Number 80-14-9970; 80-14-1321 National Register of Historic Places #73000660 Abstract The Kapuaiwa Building is a simpler version of Aliiolani Hale which has been described as an "English inspired ideal of Italian Renaissance Architecture." The original two-story building was constructed by George Lucas in 1884 to house official government documents but was immediately put to use housing government offices instead. Architecturally, the Kapuaiwa Building is significant to the Civic Center Complex in Honolulu. It was the third structure in Kamehameha V's projected civic center and was given one of the Monarch's personal names, Kapuaiwa. 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.

Address 417 South King Street, Honolulu, HI 96813 TMK (1) 2-1-025:003 SHPD Historic Site Number 80-14-1321 National Register of Historic Places #72000414 Abstract Since 1874, Ali‘iōlani Hale has been the home of the Hawai‘i Supreme Court. The building was commissioned by King Kamehameha V and built between 1871 and 1874.  The name means “house of Heavenly Kings.”  The name Ali‘iōlani was one of the given names of Kamehameha V. He laid the cornerstone in 1872, but died before the building was completed.  It was dedicated in 1874 by King David Kalākaua. Originally designed as a palace, King Kamehameha V instead decided to use it as a government office building for the growing kingdom.  It held the executive offices, legislature and judiciary.  After the overthrow of the sovereign in 1893, the legislature and administrative functions were relocated to Iolani Palace, leaving Ali‘iōlani Hale for the courts. The Hawai‘i Judiciary remains the primary occupant. The King Kamehameha V Judiciary History Center is also located in the building and provides public exhibits and programs related to Hawai‘i’s legal history. Ali‘iōlani Hale was designed by Thomas Rowe of Sydney, Australia and is constructed of concrete blocks that were cast and fitted to resemble cut stone, with a coral foundation to support the concrete block walls.  The interior features two open rotundas with lantern roofs, and the exterior walls are lined with arched entrances and windows.  The central clock tower is four stories high and has dials facing each of the four directions. This list of Hawai‘i’s historic properties is provided as a public service by Historic Hawai‘i Foundation. It is not the official list of properties designated on the Hawai‘i State [...]

Address 335 Merchant Street, Honolulu, HI 96813 TMK (1) 2-1-025:004 SHPD Historic Site Number 80-14-9952; 80-14-1321 National Register of Historic Places #75000620 Abstract The present United States Post Office, Custom House, and Court House in Honolulu was designed by architects York and Sawyer of New York City. The original portion is a "U"-shaped structure three floors high, with the central portion containing the courtrooms in the upper floors. It also features full basements and two square towers rising to six floors. The architectural character of the exterior with its thick plaster walls. arched openings, and deep overhanging tile roofs has been retained in spite of minor changes over the years. The United States Post Office, Custom House, and Court House, including its 1930 addition, is significant as a good example of the Spanish Colonial Revival style with adaptations for the Hawaiian climate. In addition, this building forms an integral part of the historical style and scale continuity of Honolulu. 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.