Historic Properties

Address Near 2815 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96815 TMK (1) 3-1-031:003 SHPD Historic Site Number 80-14-9701 National Register of Historic Places #80001283 Abstract The War Memorial Natatorium contains a swimming complex that is situated along the oceanfront in Kapiolani Park and is surrounded by expansive lawns, coconut and banyan trees, and other vegetation. The property contains a 100-meter saltwater swimming pool, a set of concrete bleachers that rises thirteen levels high, a main entryway that includes an elaborate sculpture and triumphal arch entablature supported by Ionic pilasters and flanked by two lesser round arches, a set of locker rooms, and a volleyball and basketball court. The memorial is dedicated to the those from Hawaii who served in World War I. The War Memorial Natatorium is significant as a major social and recreational local landmark and for its association with the history of competitive swimming. It is also a good example of the Beaux-Arts style of architectural design. 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 3399 Diamond Head Road, Honolulu, HI 96816 TMK (1) 3-1-042:003 SHPD Historic Site Number 80-14-1338 National Register of Historic Places #80001282 Abstract The Diamond Head Lighthouse is a 57 foot white concrete pyramidal tower with a red roof. It sits seemingly on the side of a sharp cliff when viewed from seaward, and at night the light can be seen up to 18 miles by the mariner. The Lighthouse and accompanying buildings have not changed since 1917. Today, this station also serves as quarters for the commander of the 14th coast guard district. The Diamond Head Lighthouse was first established in 1899 to guide mariners into the then budding port of Honolulu and is significant for its association with the expanding port. 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 Makapuu Lighthouse Road, Waimanalo, HI 96795 TMK (1) 3-9-011:001 SHPD Historic Site Number 80-15-1355 National Register of Historic Places #77000447 Abstract Makapuu Point Light Station is a land fall light for vessels bound from the United States and was established in 1909. The light tower itself is on concrete, surmounted by an iron lantern with glass storm panes which protect the lens and illuminating apparatus. Makapuu Point Lighthouse is significant as one of the most important Aids to Navigation in the Hawaiian islands. 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 Castle Junction, 1199 Auloa Road, Kailua, HI 96734 TMK (1) 4-5-035:003 SHPD Historic Site Number 80-10-1360 National Register of Historic Places #87001150 Abstract The Kaneohe Ranch Building is a single story masonry building with a plaster finish. It features a cedar shingled, double-pitched hip roof with overhangs and exposed rafters, and an inset lanai. The building sits on a landscaped lot with an extensive lawn, palms, and lauhala trees. The Kaneohe Ranch Building historically is significant for its associations with Kaneohe Ranch, and architecturally as a good example of the Hawaiian style of architecture developed in the 1920s and 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.

Address 56-1095 Kamehameha Highway, Kahuku, HI 96731 TMK (1) 5-6-003:032 SHPD Historic Site Number 80-02-9112 National Register of Historic Places #13000352 Abstract The Marconi Wireless Telegraph Station sits on a fairly level, approximately 89-acre, ocean-front parcel in Kahuku. The four concrete buildings range from one to two-and-a-half stories in height. Ample open space separates the four buildings and their distinct functions, with a recently made shrimp pond situated between the power house/operating building and the manager’s cottage and administration building. The Marconi Wireless Telegraph Station at Kahuku is significant at the state level for its associations with the development of wireless communications in Hawaii and the role it played in providing the islands with worldwide wireless telegraphic, and later telephonic communication. 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 179 A Kawailoa Drive, Haleiwa, HI 96712 TMK (1) 6-1-005:001 SHPD Historic Site Number 80-04-1337 National Register of Historic Places #78001019 Abstract The Kawailoa Ryusenji Temple was constructed in 1914 and is a one-story elevated wood-frame structure located off Kamehameha Highway. A community hall, cookhouse, parsonage, caretaker's residence, bath house, and sheltered purification rock are included within the boundaries of the nominated site. The Kawailoa Ryusenji Temple is significant as one of the best examples of a Japanese temple built during the sugar plantation period. It is also significant as one of the focal points of the community. It was geographically located at the center of Kawailoa Camp at the time of its initial construction.   Note: The Temple has been demolished, but the foundation steps and Prayer Tree remain. 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.