Events – Past

View the recording: Historic Tax Credits Seminar

Tax Credits for Rehabilitation of Historic Buildings Seminar Historic Hawai‘i Foundation, in partnership with the Hawai‘i State Historic Preservation Division and Department of the Interior’s National Park Service, provided a seminar on the Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives program on December 5, 2023. VIEW THE RECORDING AND PRESENTATION BELOW. Additional Resources Click on the image at left to view the Seminar PowerPoint. The seminar provides training to historic property owners, developers, financiers, tax and accounting, real estate, architects, land use and planning professionals on the Historic Tax Credit programs available in the State of Hawai‘i and the use of federal historic tax credits to rehabilitate historic buildings.  Historic Tax Credits Seminar Date: Tuesday, December 5, 2023 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. This seminar has been approved for 3 AIA/CES LU (AIA Honolulu is the registered provider) and submitted for certificate maintenance credits through the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP). BACKGROUND The Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives (aka Historic Tax Credit) program encourages private sector investment in the rehabilitation and re-use of historic buildings. It creates jobs and is one of the nation’s most successful and cost-effective community revitalization programs. A 20% income tax credit is available for the rehabilitation of historic buildings that are determined to be “certified historic structures.” The buildings must be considered depreciable under the Internal Revenue Code, such as in a business, commercial, or other income-producing use. The State Historic Preservation Division (SHPD) and the National Park Service (NPS) review the rehabilitation work to ensure that it complies with the Secretary of the Interior’s [...]

2024-01-04T09:45:40-10:00October 27th, 2023|Categories: Events, Events - Past|

Preservation Trades Training in the Maintenance and Repair of Historic Structures – Post Event Photo Gallery

Workshop at Kōke‘e Civilian Conservation Corps Camp Instructs in Maintenance & Repair of Historic Buildings Historic Hawai‘i Foundation, in partnership with the Department of the Interior’s National Park Service, presented a hands-on preservation trades training workshop, Maintenance & Repair of Historic Structures, on September 8 and 9 at Kōke‘e Civilian Conservation Corps Camp, Kōke‘e State Park, Kaua‘i.  The 2-day workshop brought together a diverse alliance of project partners and participants and included months of planning and coordination.  In all  there were 34 participants from Kaua‘i, Maui, Moloka‘i, O‘ahu, Oregon and California: 19 trainees, four apprentice assistants, five master carpenter instructors, two Secretary of the Interior-qualified historic architects, two HHF staff and two historic site staff members. The curriculum was designed to support traditional trade development and enhancement for carpenters and other construction trades. The participants represented a range of experience levels. The group included licensed carpenters and maintenance staff responsible for upkeep at historic properties; enrollees and graduates of carpentry apprenticeship programs; two historic homeowners and other professionals who work in the construction trades. DAY 1 of the workshop presented the framework for historic preservation introducing the Secretary of the Interiors Standards & Guidelines for the Treatment of Historic Properties, lead and site safety awareness and a site tour of historic Kōke‘e CCC Camp to learn assessment and documentation methods. A small group exercise and report back putting this newfound knowledge into practice followed. DAY 2 was comprised of demonstrations and hands-on practice on how to repair double hung wooden windows and wooden siding while providing an overview of restoration materials and methods. Workshop instructors were extremely knowledgeable, possessed valuable skill sets in their respective fields, and presented information in a down to [...]

2024-01-04T09:46:27-10:00September 22nd, 2023|Categories: Events - Past|Tags: |

View the Handouts: Historic Preservation & Sustainability Seminar at Kaua‘i Community College

Historic Preservation and Sustainability Historic Hawai‘i Foundation, in partnership with the Department of the Interior’s National Park Service, will offer a free seminar on historic preservation and sustainability. Date: Thursday, September 7, 2023 Time: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Location: Kaua‘i Community College Fine Arts Auditorium, Līhu‘e, Kaua‘i Cost: Free (registration required) The purpose of  the seminar is to share an overview of what makes a commercial or residential property historic and best practices for appropriately integrating sustainable treatments at the site to conserve energy and water and preserve windows through repair and maintenance. When integrated respectfully with local culture and natural geography in a way that is harmonious and compatible with a property’s historic character and features, these treatments contribute to the natural health and vibrancy of our island neighborhoods. Hawai‘i has many commercial and residential properties that would benefit from sustainability initiatives. External threats from a changing climate, including sea level rise and higher temperatures, require owners to be more proactive in securing their buildings. Water and energy conservation, maintenance of existing materials, knowledge of local geography and flora become increasingly important. The greenest building is the one that already exists.  ~Carl Elefante, FAIA, past president, American Institute of Architects Topics Covered: ASSESSING HISTORIC PROPERTIES: Historic or just old? Historic Integrity, Character Defining Features, Historic Register Listing Protection, Regulations and Codes Standards and Guidelines SUSTAINABILITY: Illustrated Guidelines on Sustainability Green Buildings Sustainable Strategies Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Building Operations; Components, Equipment and Appliances Site Features and Water Efficiency WINDOW RESTORATION   Window Types Window Anatomy Demonstration Why Keep Old Windows? Treatment strategies Repairs and Maintenance Additional Resources [...]

2024-01-04T09:47:12-10:00August 14th, 2023|Categories: Events - Past|

View the Recording – Preservation in Practice Webinar: Traditional Knowledge in Stewardship and Preservation

Hawai‘i Preservation in Practice Webinar: Traditional Knowledge in Stewardship and Preservation Historic Hawai‘i Foundation, in partnership with the Department of the Interior’s National Park Service, will offer a free webinar on integrating indigenous knowledge into planning and management strategies for historic properties and other cultural resources. Date: Wednesday, August 9, 2023 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. HST Cost: Free Virtual Webinar via ZOOM VIEW THE RECORDING  AND PRESENTATION BELOW Additional Resources Click on the image at left to view the Seminar PowerPoint. The information and summative historical and cultural ecology contained within Indigenous languages, practices, values, place names, songs, and stories hold data and knowledge that are relevant today. From “What is ‘Indigenous Knowledge’ And Why Does It Matter? Integrating Ancestral Wisdom and Approaches into Federal Decision-Making”, The White House, 2022. The webinar provides training to members of the public, private, nonprofit or government sectors who own, manage, steward or are interested in preserving historic cultural and built sites.   Traditional Knowledge in Stewardship and Preservation Date: Wednesday, August 9, 2023 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ABOUT THE COURSE The webinar presents an introduction to approaches for integrating indigenous knowledge into planning and management strategies for historic properties and other cultural resources associated with traditions, cultural practices and other areas of significance for Native Hawaiians. These concepts will be explored through three recent case studies showcasing co-stewardship models and perpetuating traditional knowledge across generations for stewardship and preservation outcomes: Ulupō Heiau State Historic Site in Kailua, O‘ahu Waikalua Loko I‘a in Kāne‘ohe, O‘ahu Kahalu‘u Kūāhewa, a segment [...]

2024-01-04T09:48:02-10:00June 30th, 2023|Categories: Events - Past|

Growing the Hilo Grant Program with Community Input

THE HILO PRESERVATION & BEAUTIFICATION STAKEHOLDERS MEETING On March 30, 2023 more than 30 members of the Hilo community gathered at the Mokupāpapa Discovery Center on Kamehameha Avenue in Hilo's downtown core. The main objective was to receive community input on ways the program can be beneficial to the Hilo community and its historic places. The agenda included an update on the Hilo Preservation Grant Program, launched in 2019, which has provided grants to an impressive array of downtown icons including: Palace Theatre; Kaikodo, Calica, Smallwood and Hilo Plaza buildings; Kalakaua Park; East Hawaii Cultural Center; Central Christian Church and more. The meeting also afforded an opportunity to discuss impacts and results with the Hilo community and gather input to help inform the program's future trajectory.  Goals for the event included identifying additional potential projects and needs that could be supported; and providing information on next steps and how to apply for a grant (scroll down to the Hilo Preservation Grant Program section below to learn more). The event commenced with introductions and a chance for each person to share what's special to them about Hilo. Some responses included: The rain (mentioned several times). The people. Its authenticity. Hilo’s uniqueness. Feeling of community, community bonds. The history and resilience. The beauty of this place. The connections. That what makes Hilo special has remained and is still visible. It’s real… Participants engaged enthusiastically in small group discussions on the following topics: • What is working well for the Hilo Preservation and Beautification Program; • What advice do past or current grantees have for others planning a project (for a past grantee); • What are buildings, sites or areas that could benefit from a [...]

2023-05-01T08:12:15-10:00April 12th, 2023|Categories: Blog, Events - Past, Featured Homepage Top|

View the recording: Preservation Training Seminar: Considering Historic Integrity

Hawai‘i Preservation in Practice Training Seminar: Historic Integrity and Eligibility for The National Register of Historic Places Historic Hawai‘i Foundation, in partnership with the Department of the Interior’s National Park Service, will offer a free seminar on considering integrity when determining eligibility for the National Register of Historic Places. Date: Wednesday, April 26, 2023 Time: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. HST Cost: Free Virtual Webinar via ZOOM VIEW THE VIDEO REPLAY AND PRESENTATION BELOW Additional Resources Click on the image at left to view the Seminar PowerPoint. See slide 87 for additional resources and scroll down on this page for further reading and reference materials. I was shocked to learn that even though there is no visible trace of a site or building that it can still be listed and preserved (underground). ~ Seminar participant The seminar provides training to members of the public, private or government sectors who own, manage, steward or are interested in preserving historic buildings, structures, objects, sites and districts.   Historic Integrity and Eligibility for The National Register of Historic Places Date: Wednesday, April 26, 2023 Time: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. This seminar has been submitted for certificate maintenance credits through the American Planning Association (AICP) and the American Institute of Architects (AIA). ABOUT THE COURSE The seminar, through presentation and examples local to Hawaii, will explore the important concept of historic integrity, the ability of a property to convey its significance as a requirement for eligibility for the National Register of Historic Places. The seven aspects of historic integrity: location, design, setting, [...]

2023-08-15T10:15:04-10:00March 29th, 2023|Categories: Events - Past|

View the recordings: 36th Annual Experts Historic Preservation Lecture Series

2023 Experts Lecture Series Explores Historic Cemeteries Thursdays, January 26 to March 2, 2023     12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Virtual on Zoom Free, registration required (scroll down to register for individual lectures) The series is curated by Dr. Ralph T. Kam, Historic Preservation Graduate Certificate Program, Department of American Studies, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. The series is co-sponsored by Historic Hawai‘i Foundation. Expert presenters will lead us on a journey of six historic cemeteries in Hawai‘i describing their histories, what makes them significant and in some cases, challenges to their protection. Thursday, January 26, 2023 12:00 to 1:00 PM Mission Memorial Cemetery (1823), Honolulu, O‘ahu Presenter:  Mary Ann Lentz, Hawaiian Mission Children’s Society Starting in 1823 with the burial of Levi Parsons Bingham, the child of pioneer missionaries Hiram and Sybil Bingham, burials began in the cemetery on the Diamond Head side of Kawaiaha‘o Church. Royalty later modeled their funerary practices on the early burials of the missionaries. The cemetery is part of the Kawaiaha‘o Church and Mission Houses National Historic Landmark. VIEW THE RECORDING BELOW Thursday, February 2, 2023 12:00 to 1:00 PM Mauna ‘Ala Royal Mausoleum (1867), Nu‘uanu, O‘ahu Presenter: Ralph  Kam, author, "Death Rites and Hawaiian Royalty" (2012) Thomas Nettleship Staley, the First Bishop of Honolulu, consecrated the Royal Mausoleum in 1867. When Episcopal Bishop Henry Bond Restarick consecrated the Kamehameha tombs at Mauna ‘Ala in 1908, he became the first American to sanctify a royal burial site. The chapel at the Royal Mausoleum was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. VIEW THE RECORDING BELOW [...]

2024-01-04T09:49:28-10:00January 4th, 2023|Categories: Events - Past|Tags: |

View the recording: Identifying & Documenting Character-Defining Features

Hawai‘i Preservation in Practice Training Seminar: Identifying & Documenting Character-Defining Features Historic Hawai‘i Foundation, in partnership with the Department of the Interior’s National Park Service, will offer a free seminar on identifying and documenting the character-defining features of historic properties. Date: Wednesday, October 26, 2022 Time: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. HST Cost: Free Virtual Webinar via ZOOM VIEW THE VIDEO REPLAY AND PRESENTATION BELOW Additional Resources Click on the image at left to view the Seminar PowerPoint. See slide 70 for additional resources. Click the image above to view the ILLUSTRATED GLOSSARY OF ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS OF STYLE Based on American Architecture, an Illustrated Encyclopedia, by Cyril M. Harris. Preservation Brief 17: Architectural Character—Identifying the Visual Aspects of Historic Buildings as an Aid to Preserving their Character How Can I Identify Architectural Character? By Lee H. Nelson, FAIA HHF Guide for Nominating Residences to the Hawaii Register of Historic Places "If eyes are the windows to our souls, then windows are the eyes into the soul of a house." ~ Rose Tarlow The seminar provides training to members of the public, private or government sectors who own, manage, steward or are interested in preserving historic buildings, structures, objects, sites and districts.   Identifying & Documenting Character-Defining Features Date: Wednesday, October 26, 2022 Time: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. This seminar has been approved for certificate maintenance credits through the American Planning Association (AICP) and the American Institute of Architects (AIA). ABOUT THE COURSE Every historic property is unique, with its own identity and its [...]

2022-11-18T09:30:54-10:00September 20th, 2022|Categories: Events - Past, Featured Homepage Top|

HHF Members attended digital meeting for annual reports and elections

The 48th Annual Meeting of Historic Hawai‘i Foundation was held as a virtual gathering on Wednesday, August 31 at 4:30 p.m. via Zoom. HHF members joined HHF staff and Trustees to hear about the activities, partnerships and outcomes of 2021 that you made possible. In addition to the report on the organization’s activities, a financial summary of the prior year was presented, followed by the election of members of the board of trustees and president. The slate of candidates were approved and are available to view at this link.  

2022-09-19T09:23:32-10:00August 12th, 2022|Categories: Events - Past|

Photos from the Statues of Waikīkī Walking Tour

On July 16th, author and city planner Cheryl Soon, Ph.D, FAICP, led a group of 21 people on a two-hour walking tour of statues and monuments along Kalakāua Avenue in Waikīkī. Soon shared the history of several statues and one monument--how they came to be and the intention behind their creation--that are featured in her newly published book, Reflections in Stone and Bronze: Exploring Hawai‘i’s History & Culture Through Sculpture (Mutual Publishing, 2022). The chief planning officer for the City & County of Honolulu under the Jeremy Harris administration, Soon offers a unique perspective and is a natural storyteller. Copies of her book are available for purchase at Mutual Publishing (1215 Center St # 210 in Kaimukī) and via its online shop. Below we share photos of the tour, identified by stop number on the tour map. We welcome everyone to download the walking tour map and enjoy the tour at your leisure. DOWNLOAD THE TOUR MAP 1. King David Kalakāua, Waikīkī Gateway Park, 2050 Kalakāua Avenue Artist: Sean L.L. Browne 2. Gabby "Pops" Pahinui, Waikīkī Beachwalk, 227 Lewers St. Artist: Kim Duffett 3. Bernice Pauahi Bishop, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 2201 Kalakāua Avenue Artist: Sean L.L. Browne 4. Duke Kahanamoku, Waikīkī Beach, 2424 Kalakāua Avenue Artist: Jan Gordon Fisher Kapaemahu Sacred Stones, Kūhiō Beach Park (not on the map) 5. Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole, Kūhiō Beach Park, 2501-2537 Kalakāua Avenue Artist: Sean L.L. Browne 9. Kamehameha IV, Queen Emma, Prince Albert, International Market Place, 2330 Kalakāua Avenue Artist: Aspeli (Viliami) Tolutau 10. Don Ho, [...]

2022-08-12T15:22:39-10:00July 22nd, 2022|Categories: Events - Home sidebar, Events - Past|
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