Historic Properties

Address 12-4815 Pahoa Kalapana Road, Kaimu, Hawaii 96778 TMK (3) 1-2-006:081 SHPD Historic Site Number 10-63-7380 National Register of Historic Places #97000407 Abstract The Star of the Sea Painted Church at Kalapana is a simple, rectangular building approximately 22 feet by 36 feet, clapboard sided with a steep corrugated metal gable roof, a small gable extension to the rear of the church, and a square tower to the right side capped by a hipped roof. The Star of the Sea Painted Church is significant for the folk art paintings, which tell the story of the Bible. It is one of only two surviving painted churches of Father Evarist Gielen. The architecture is typical of Catholic mission churches throughout the state, but it is the relationship of the paintings to the building that enhance the architecture. 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 Kealakekua, Hawaii 96750 TMK (3) 8-1-004:050 SHPD Historic Site Number 10-37-7243 National Register of Historic Places #78001017 Abstract The Greenwell Store is a rectangular plan about 25 feet by 55 feet with a basement, first floor and attic. It is located on a steep cross-slope lot with a main entrance verandah across the end facing the highway below. The Greenwell Store is significant for both its architecture and for its social/humanitarian history. 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 318 Kamehameha Avenue, Hilo, Hawaii 96720 TMK (3) 2-3-008:016 SHPD Historic Site Number 10-35-7420 National Register of Historic Places #91001087 Abstract The S. Hata Building is a two-story, commercial building of reinforced concrete construction. The facade slightly curves at both ends to define the original contour of the road and is composed of five bays. Pilasters with inverted chevron capitals demarcate the bays, and with the exception of those flanking the centered entry, extend two stories in height. The first floor is devoted to retail use and the second story contains offices. The S. Hata Building is architecturally significant as a good example of an early twentieth century commercial structure in Hilo. In addition, it is significant for its associations with the development of downtown Hilo and the Hata Store which was owned by Sadanouke Hata. Mr. Hata has been recognized as Hilo's oldest and foremost Japanese merchant. 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 38 Haili Street, Hilo, Hawaii 96720 TMK (3) 2-3-007:021 SHPD Historic Site Number 10-35-7504 National Register of Historic Places #93000376 Abstract The Palace Theater is a two-story, Beaux-Arts style, concrete building. It is distinguished by its marquee, second story windows with broken pediments, and balustraded parapet. The building is sited on Haili Street with its facade flush with the sidewalk. The Palace Theater is architecturally significant as a pretentious, small urban center, theater designed in Hawaii in the 1920s. It stands as one of the major substantial buildings erected by private parties in Hilo in the first quarter of the twentieth century. 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 141 Kalakaua Street, Hilo, Hawaii 96720 TMK (3) 2-3-006:004 SHPD Historic Site Number 10-35-7497 National Register of Historic Places #79000752 Abstract The District Courthouse and Police Station is a rectangular shaped symmetrical two-story structure standing towards the front of a 25,000 square foot lot. There is a driveway entrance near the east and semi-circling around the back of the 90 x 48 foot structure.The District Courthouse and Police Station is the work of architect Frank Futoshi Arakawa. He may have been influenced by the work and efforts of architect Charles W. Dickey in achieving a Hawaiian style architecture. 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 64 Keawe Street, Hilo, Hawaii 96720 TMK (3) 2-3-005:007 SHPD Historic Site Number 10-35-7508 National Register of Historic Places #94000383 Abstract The Hilo Masonic Lodge Hall is a "fireproof," reinforced concrete structure. Consisting of three floors and a full basement, the building is one of Hilo's most substantial commercial structures. The Hilo Masonic Lodge Hall is significant as one of the most grand and imposing structures built during the Territorial period. The Renaissance Revival style building was clearly intended to be a lasting monument to the Masonic Order whose dramatic lodge and temple facilities were located on the second and third floors. Bishop Bank, now known as First Hawaiian Bank, was a long-standing tenant of the building before moving to their own location. 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 27-37 Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo, Hawaii 96720 TMK (3) 2-3-003:009 SHPD Historic Site Number 10-35-7507 National Register of Historic Places #92001748 Abstract The Volcano Block Building is a two story commercial building of reinforced concrete.  Three retail spaces occupy the ground floor fronting the street, along with the entry stairs to the second floor office spaces which is located between the first and second retail spaces at the east side.  Each retail space has its own separate full basement.  The facade features large plate glass show windows and a canopy roof over the sidewalk which is supported by wrought iron brackets. The Volcano Block Building is significant as an excellent representative of a group of structures built in Hilo at this city's transition into the second most important commercial center in the Hawaiian Islands.  It is also significant as an example of a quality reinforced concrete commercial building of the 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.