The Board of Trustees invites current Historic Hawai‘i Foundation members to attend the 2016 Annual Meeting on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at 5:30 p.m., at Aloha Tower Marketplace/Hawai‘i Pacific University in Honolulu.
Successful preservation efforts begin with community engagement. At our April event we learned about the history of our urban parks and the worldwide playground movement and Mother Waldron and her namesake park. Our presenters also broached the subject and significance of open space in an urban environment. After the formal presentations we broke into groups, dug deep and answered some questions: 1. Are historic parks and open spaces relevant to you and, if yes, what makes them so? 2. What would you like to see more of in terms of open spaces in Honolulu (i.e., community gardens, parks, access to the coast, etc.)? 3. What are some of the challenges facing our open spaces in Honolulu? 4. Are you involved in stewarding Honolulu’s parks and other open spaces? Take a peek at the photos where you can find some of the answers. Mahalo nui loa to our presenters: Wendy cAllaster, HHF Planners; Adele Balderston, UHERO and Annie Koh, UH Department of Urban & Regional Planning (both Adele & Annie were instrumental in the creation of the Kakaako Our Kuleana series). Mahalo too, to our event co-sponsor, Tina Aiu and the Hawaiian Islands Land Trust & Stanford Carr for providing a perfect venue. The event was followed by a park clean-up at Mother Waldron led by the Halekauwila Place Apartments management team. Historic Urban Parks Presentation & Talk Story Saturday, April 9, 2016 \ 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Free & open to the public* Halekauwila Place Apartments Community Room 665 Halekauwila St, Honolulu, HI 96813 LEARN about the history and significance of Honolulu’s historic parks (Mother Waldron Park, Ala Moana Park, Irwin Park, Walker Park and Thomas Square), and their relevance as community gathering [...]
Join Historic Hawai‘i Foundation on Saturday, February 13, 9-11:30 a.m. for a tour of four historic churches in downtown Honolulu. Docents will provide information about the history and architecture of The Cathedral of St. Andrew, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Our Lady of Peace Cathedral, and Kawaiaha‘o Church. Self-guided tour* with docents sharing fascinating bits of history and architecture: *Arrive for your self-guided tour anytime between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Docents will be available during this time. Check-in at: The Cathedral of Saint Andrew 229 Queen Emma Square Downtown Honolulu Tour is rain or shine. Come prepared to walk up to 1.5 miles with some uneven surfaces and steps. Dress: Casual modest attire. Please bring your own water bottle or container. Special add on option: Visit Mission Social Hall & Café for lunch (open 11:00 – to 2:00) & stay for a guided house tour of Hawaiian Mission Houses including the Preservation Honor Award winning, Judd Dispensatory. Admission sold separately. Tickets Tickets are $10 for HHF Members and $15 general admission Reservations RSVP on EventBrite Flier Download (PDF)
Cultural Tour Rich in Mo‘olelo of the Kaneohe-he'eia Ahupua'a Delights HHF Members! On Saturday, October 24, twenty-two people took part in a specially arranged “HHF members only” cultural tour hosted by Mahealani Cypher and Rocky Kaluhiwa of the Ko‘olaupoko Hawaiian Civic Club. The walk/drive event offered numerous examples of Wahi Pana or “storied places”, a recurring theme throughout 2015. This docent-led cultural tour of the Kāne‘ohe-He‘eia ahupua‘a is one of many offered by the Civic Club as part of their cultural awareness program with the goal being to educate people about the history, heritage and culture of the Hawaiian people. The day was bright, the mountains green from recent rain and the mo‘olelo and personal antidotes shared at each site fascinating. Our tour headsets on loan from our friends at Pacific Islands Institute (PII) were amazing and helped the group stay cohesive and informed at each stop. The 3 hour tour included 5 stops: Pu‘uwaniania Heiau on Pali Highway; Nu‘uanu Pali lookout; Kawa‘ewa‘e Heiau; Naoneala‘a and St. Ann’s Cemetery. A delicious lunch of local fare catered by chef Davina Day of Gourmet Day capped the extraordinary day in Kāne‘ohe. Mahalo to our docents, Ko‘olaupoko members Mahealani and Rocky, for sharing the history, to Rocky and HHF Board Member Rick Houck for driving the rental vans and to PII for sharing their technology! Enjoy some pictures from our tour below!
Announcing the 29th Annual Free Lunchtime Lecture Series featuring "Experts at the Cathedral" Winter 2016, January 28-March 10 Watch the video replays below! January 28: Jim Erikson and Glenn Mason, “Stained Glass: Preservation and Protection” Part 1 January 28: Jim Erikson and Glenn Mason, “Stained Glass: Preservation and Protection” Part 2 February 4: Richard Tillotson, “What Makes a Historic Place: Politics and Preservation at the Church of the Crossroads” Part 1 February 4: Richard Tillotson, “What Makes a Historic Place: Politics and Preservation at the Church of the Crossroads” Part 2 February 11: Frances Palama, “Chapels in Need: Hale‘iwa and American Samoa” Part 1 February 11: Frances Palama, “Chapels in Need: Hale‘iwa and American Samoa” Part 2 February 18: Angela Thompson, “The Cathedral of St. Andrew: Master-Planning for Conservation” Part 1 February 18: Angela Thompson, “The Cathedral of St. Andrew: Master-Planning for Conservation” Part 2 February 25: Barbara Shideler, “Our Lady of Peace: Mock-ups and Historic Structure Reports, Aids in Project Planning” Part 1 February 25: Barbara Shideler, “Our Lady of Peace: Mock-ups and Historic Structure Reports, Aids in Project Planning” Part 2 The tradition continues! This year's theme is “Preserving Our Historic Churches and other Religious Buildings.” The free weekly lunchtime lectures will be held on Thursdays from January 28 – March 10, from 12-1 p.m. at St. Andrews Cathedral, Von Holt Room, 229 Queen Emma Square, Honolulu Stop by on your lunch hour and feel free to bring a brown bag lunch. This year's sessions include: January 28: Jim Erikson and Glenn Mason, “Stained Glass: Preservation and Protection” February 4: Richard Tillotson, “What Makes a Historic Place: Politics and Preservation at [...]
An audience of more than 80 enjoyed a visual and auditory treat at Kaka‘ako Agora on the evening of Thursday, December 3. Bradley is an award-winning architectural photographer who became interested in the use of photography as a tool to awaken people to the beauty and importance of preserving modern architecture. Bradley’s presentation engaged the diverse crowd of millennials to baby boomers with wit and visual artistry. A bit of local history was coupled with beautifully-crafted shots of Modern-style local sites and buildings. Using his platform, Bradley made the case for protecting what remains, peppering the talk with photos of some sites that were either irreparably changed or no longer exist. After the presentation, guests enjoyed wine and pūpū and had ample time to talk story. Mahalo to the event co-sponsors, Wei Fang of Interisland Terminal and her Kaka‘ako Agora crew and Docomomo Hawai‘i President Alison Chiu and her team. Photos from the Kaka'ako Agora presentation: One of modern architecture’s most celebrated photographers came to town! Hawai‘i-born Darren Bradley shared his love of photography and modernism with audiences at two December events: A free public lecture and slideshow at Kaka‘ako Agora on Thursday, December 3 Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Location: Kaka'ako Agora, 441 Cooke Street, Honolulu, HI Light refreshments Cost: Free, donation suggested. _______________________________ And as a special guest at Docomomo Hawai‘i’s annual Holiday Party on Saturday, December 5 Time: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Location: Private Residence (Diamond Head), address provided upon purchase of ticket Drinks & pupu Cost: $40 Come see images from Honolulu's boom years, as well as what remains today, as narrated by Honolulu-born architectural photographer Darren Bradley. Bradley believes, “with its legacy of beautiful modernist architecture, Honolulu has [...]
Historic Hawai‘i Foundation annually names Hawai‘i’s Most Endangered Historic Places in cooperation with HONOLULU Magazine & the Hawai‘i State Historic Preservation Division. More than 70 gathered with Historic Hawaii Foundation & The Howard Hughes Corporation for a Pau Hana event to learn more about the 2015 Most Endangered Historic Sites and how they can be saved! This year's Pau Hana Event was held on Friday, November 13, 2015 At the iconic IBM Building's Courtyard Located at 1240 Ala Moana Blvd Tickets are $10 From 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. The event ncluded light refreshments and updates on Hawaii's Most Endangered Historic Places. Click here to learn more about Most Endangered sites from 2015 and past years.
Architectural photographer Julius Shulman in turn mesmerized, amused and amazed in Eric Bricker's 2008 award-winning film, "Visual Acoustics". More than 50 gathered at Design Within Reach's mod studio to unwind, socialize & watch the film narration of Shulman's life story. Mahalo nui loa to Jeff & David of DWR,our gracious hosts! _______ Join Historic Hawai‘i Foundation and Design Within Reach for a special screening of "Visual Acoustics: The Modernism of Julius Shulman". The free event will be held on Thursday, October 15 at the DWR Studio at Ala Moana Center. The event opens at 6:00 p.m. A film short followed by the 84-minute film will be shown at 6:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Narrated by Dustin Hoffman, "Visual Acoustics" celebrates the life and career of Julius Shulman (1910-2009), widely regarded by experts as the world’s greatest architectural photographer, whose images brought modern architecture to the American mainstream. Shulman, who passed away in 2009, captured the work of nearly every modern and progressive architect since the 1930s including Frank Lloyd Wright, Richard Neutra, John Lautner and Frank Gehry. His images epitomized the singular beauty of Southern California’s modernist movement and brought its iconic structures to the attention of the general public. This unique film is both a testament to the evolution of modern architecture and a joyful portrait of the magnetic, whip-smart gentleman who chronicled it with his unforgettable images. "Visual Acoustics" won the Mercedes-Benz Audience Award for Best Documentary at Palm Springs International Film Festival, Audience Award for Best Documentary at Austin Film Festival, Grand Jury Prize for Best Documentary at Lone Star International Film Festival, and Outstanding Achievement in Documentary Filmmaking at Newport Beach Film Festival. Light refreshments will be served. Reservations are [...]
June 1st – June 5th 2015 Throughout the Hawaiian Islands, historic cemeteries are falling into disrepair. Worn down by the passage of time, weather, vandals, and a persistent lack of funding and support, many of these once vibrant community spaces are now overgrown and neglected. For those cemeteries which are maintained, their grass may be mowed, or their headstones swept of debris, but more serious issues such as sunken graves, fallen headstones and crumbling mortar remain unaddressed. Complicating the matter is the myriad of complex jurisdictional issues regarding who owns and has responsibility for these burial sites. This project seeks to address these issues through a free week-long community workshop on Historic Cemetery Preservation and Community Capacity Building that will be held from June 1-5, 2015 on the University of Hawai‘i’s Manoa campus. Up to 30 students and members of the public will learn hands-on techniques on topics such as headstone documentation, cleaning stone grave-markers, and lifting and hoisting stone markers. Guest speakers will provide a broad cultural context and will include representatives from community-based cemetery preservation initiatives in Kalaupapa and Mo‘ili’ili. The final day of the workshop concludes with actual fieldwork at Ma‘ema‘e Chapel Cemetery, a small historic cemetery in Honolulu. Finally, a free public presentation on Saturday, June 6, will enable at least 60 more people to learn about these community efforts to address the needs of historic cemeteries. The workshop will be led by Dr. William Chapman, Director of the Historic Preservation Certificate Program of the University of Hawai‘i’s American Studies Department. Community partners will include entities such as the State Historic Preservation Division, Kalaupapa National Historic Park, Mo‘ili‘ili Cemetery Beautification project, Historic Hawai‘i Foundation and Kaumakapili Church. For additional information, email [...]
Historic buildings are tangible links to Hawaii’s culture and history. Historic Hawai‘i Foundation and the Chinatown Improvement District sponsored a 3-part series on how to maintain and protect historic structures in Summer 2015. Tuesday, June 30: Graffiti Prevention & Removal Download the Presentation (PDF) WJE Report on Graffiti Cleaning & Prevention (PDF) Learn More 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Lyon Associates, 45 N. King St., 5th Floor (Hawaii National Bank Bldg) Presentation by Fung Associates, Inc., WJE, and Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation Tuesday, July 28: Water Damage & Repair Download the Presentation (PDF) 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Lyon Associates, 45 N. King St., 5th Floor (Hawaii National Bank Bldg) Presentation by Alana Buick & Bers, Mason Architects, Inc., and Association for Preservation Technology Tuesday, August 25: Tax Credits & Permitting in a Historic District Download the Presentation (PDF) 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Lyon Associates, 45 N. King St., 5th Floor (Hawaii National Bank Bldg) Presentation by Hawai‘i State Historic Preservation Division
