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The 2015 MOST ENDANGERED HISTORIC PLACES Pau Hana Event, November 13, 2015
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The 2015 MOST ENDANGERED HISTORIC PLACES Pau Hana Event, November 13, 2015

The 2015 MOST ENDANGERED HISTORIC PLACES Pau Hana Event, November 13, 2015

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.

HistoricHawaii2017-04-21T01:01:15-10:00October 6th, 2015|Categories: Events - Past|Tags: #HistoricSites, #MostEndangered, Hawaii, Preservation|

The Honolulu Fire Museum and Education Center Opens & Offers Free Tours

Preservation in the News: The new Honolulu Fire Museum houses a fascinating array of firefighter-related artifacts and some incredible history. Not to be missed! CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM The upper floor of the museum was once was the dormitory of the old Kakaako firehouse. September 11, 2015 Honolulu Star Advertiser by Star Advertiser staff The new Honolulu Fire Museum and Education Center will open to free tours starting Sept. 19. The one-hour guided tours, which will highlight the department's history, will continue every third Saturday of the month from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. "It's going to be a guided tour with a real firefighter who's going to give the history of our department and show exhibits," said firefighter Kendall Ching. The Honolulu Fire Museum and Education Center is at 620 South St. Tours are available by reservation only. More information is available online at www.honolulu.gov/hfd/communityrelations.html, or call 723-7167. CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM A melted helmet worn by Honolulu firefighter Ken Yamamoto during the Chevron gasoline fire on Aug. 15, 1980, is on display in the museum, above. Yamamoto was engulfed in flames but escaped with minor injuries. CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM A Honolulu Fire Department engine that responded to the Pearl Harbor attack on Dec. 7, 1941.

HistoricHawaii2017-04-21T01:01:15-10:00September 14th, 2015|Categories: Blog|Tags: #Honolulu, Fire Museum, Kakaako, Museum|

Pau Hana with a Purpose: Movie Night – “Visual Acoustics–The Modernism of Julius Shulman”
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Pau Hana with a Purpose: Movie Night – “Visual Acoustics–The Modernism of Julius Shulman”

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Pau Hana with a Purpose: Movie Night – “Visual Acoustics–The Modernism of Julius Shulman”

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 [...]

HistoricHawaii2017-04-21T01:01:15-10:00September 14th, 2015|Categories: Events - Past|Tags: architecture, Julius Shulman, modernism, Preservation|

The Buddes’ Historic Home: From Bank to Bedrooms

By Christine Thomas It rests on a typical dead-end street, painted a TK color. Occasionally James Budde mows the front lawn of his 1940s-era home, purchased in 1995, and Madeleine nurtures an orchid collection in the back. It’s an oasis away from Kailua’s now-bustling town center, where President Obama vacations and many tourists now flock. But its story began well before the Buddes moved in—back when soldiers from nearby Fort Hase (now Marine Corps Base Hawaii) stopped here to withdraw and deposit money. The Budde’s home was built not as a residence, but as a bank situated right along what was once the main road to the base. But come the 1960’s, when Kailua had developed into a robust residential town and the Marine Corps Base Hawaii built a new road into the base, the bank closed. The structure remained and became a personal residence, and the street grew quiet and forgotten. The Buddes wanted to find out how. Uncovering the Past The Buddes never changed the integrity of their home’s structure--they didn’t even consider it—even though their kitchen once housed a bank vault. “The house just speaks for itself,” says Madeleine. But in 2014, Madeleine realized the house could potentially qualify as a historic home. She turned to the Historic Hawaii Foundation for help determining their home’s eligibility for the State Register of Historic Places and potential property tax reduction status. “They had so much knowledge about everything,” says Madeleine. “The staff at Historic Hawaii Foundation came in and connected us with Dr. Don Hibbard, who was so easy to work with.” When Hibbard, an architectural historian and educator, looked at the house he confirmed its historic status and lead the process to present [...]

HistoricHawaii2017-04-21T01:01:16-10:00September 10th, 2015|Categories: Blog|Tags: Historic Register, Preservation|

Paniolo Tradition Honored at Hawaii 2015 Tourism Legacy Awards

Preservation in the News: Local ranches honored for their continued efforts to preserve and boost paniolo traditions and Hawaiian culture. Photo Credit: Hawaii Tourism Authority FROM: Hawaii Tourism Authority, August 27, 2015 HONOLULU - The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA), the state's tourism agency, honored the unique tradition of paniolo, Hawaiian cowboys, at its Tourism Legacy Awards Luncheon today during the 2015 Hawaii Tourism Conference at the Hawaii Convention Center. "We are pleased to honor local ranches for their contributions to their community, and ongoing efforts to perpetuate and promote paniolo traditions and Hawaiian culture," said George D. Szigeti, president and CEO of the HTA. "Congratulations to this year's honorees and mahalo to the ranches throughout the state for continuing to help shape our islands' unique culture and story." Parker Ranch (Hawaii Island) Located in Waimea on beautiful Hawaii Island, this 250,000-acre farm dates back to the early 1850s. John Parker purchased 640 acres in 1850 and another 1,000 acres the following year from Kamehameha III. The ranch has grown into an educational attraction where visitors can learn about its rich history, witness one of the oldest-running rodeos and enjoy the vast landscape. http://parkerranch.com Kualoa Ranch (Oahu) Established in 1850, Kualoa Ranch is a 4,000-acre working cattle ranch on the windward side of O'ahu, which strives to preserve, protect and promote Hawai'i's natural beauty and culture. Its lush backdrop can be seen in a number of blockbuster movies including Jurassic Park, Pearl Harbor and 50 First Dates, and visitors can enjoy the Ranch through a variety of activities, including movie tours, ATV rides and hikes. www.kualoa.com Ulupalakua Ranch (Maui) This ranch reigns as Maui's second largest, extending across 18,000 acres of land. Originally founded [...]

HistoricHawaii2017-04-21T01:01:16-10:00August 28th, 2015|Categories: Blog|Tags: Paniolo, Parker Ranch|

Historic Places Matter: A Secret Treasure in Our Midst

by Joy Davidson, Preservation Architect and Historic Hawaii Foundation Board Member While walking the dogs a few evenings ago, I stumbled across a narrow lane sandwiched between the numbered streets of Kaimuki. Turning onto it, the slender road with no sidewalks lead me back in time, to a grouping of ten or so 1930s cottages gathered together like a secret committee. Each pristine pastel home had a tiny manicured lawn, welcoming porch, a double pitched roof and an individual personality that can only come from standing in one spot for eighty years. I slowed to a stroll as we traveled through this 1930s enclave which seemed to have its own sounds, smells and feeling of warmth and safety. I savored it as long as I could, smiling and nodding at each house, mentally congratulating their owners for their meticulous care. Then, before I was ready, the tiny road ended and I popped out onto the regular street – back into 2015 – with the noisy mopeds, paved yards and concrete big-box-houses. The take-away? It may not seem like a big deal, if one old house down the street gets demolished or another lot gets subdivided, but the tear-down trend is killing the once-charming Kaimuki neighborhoods. There are only a few intact, and these priceless neighborhoods matter.

HistoricHawaii2017-04-21T01:01:16-10:00August 26th, 2015|Categories: Blog|Tags: #Historic, Historic Neighborhood, Kaimuki, Preservation|

Rare Gems Can Be Found in the HHF Library

The Historic Hawaii Foundation Library - Catalog Project by John Williams, retired architect, HHF volunteer & member since 2013 August 26, 2015 Last year I had the pleasure of cataloging HHF’s library of about 500 books, which has been assembled over the last 40 years. Most of the books are about Hawaii’s history, culture, and people’s stories, in addition to general interest history and preservation topics. The majority have been donated, with many coming directly from publishers. Some of the books I’ve found to be most interesting were ones that have been written by authors and organizations, and then were self-published, because they weren’t going to have a large enough market for traditional publishers. A couple of my favorite examples were: Victoria Ward and Her Family – Memories of Old Plantation, by Frank Ward Hustace III The Japanese in Hawaii: A Century of Struggle, by Roland Kotani, and The Oahu Kanyaku Imin Centennial Committee Lihue Mill – One Hundred Fifty &Years of Sugar Processing Along Nawiliwili Stream: Grinding Cane & Building Community, by Jan Tenbruggencate Oahu Cemetery – Burial Ground & Historic Site, by Nanette Napoleon Purnell and the Oahu Cemetery Association These are just a few of the many unique explorations of Hawaii’s history to be found in the HHF Library. Access to the library is an HHF membership benefit. Members (and prospective new members) may phone the office at 808-523-2900 to schedule a time to visit. Books may be reviewed on the premises only.

HistoricHawaii2017-04-21T01:01:16-10:00August 26th, 2015|Categories: Blog|Tags: #Historic, architecture, Hawaii, Hawaiian history, Library, Preservation|

Mixed Results from Recent Legislative Action
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Mixed Results from Recent Legislative Action

Mixed Results from Recent Legislative Action

8/15/15: Recent government action on historic preservation has been decidedly mixed. The results of the 2015 State Legislature saw some positive outcomes, but also an extremely harmful attack on the State’s preservation laws, while the City & County of Honolulu affirmed its preservation incentive program. Act 224 In the anti-preservation area, Governor David Ige signed HB830 into law on July 10, enacting it as Act 224. The Act creates an exemption from historic preservation review for proposed projects on privately-owned, single-family detached dwelling units or townhouses, unless they are listed on the register of historic places or located in a historic district. The exemption from HRS 6E-42 does not differentiate between dwellings and townhouses that have the inherent characteristics that mark historic properties (“eligible properties”) from those that have reached the age for consideration but otherwise lack historic merit (“non-eligible properties”). Historic Hawai‘i Foundation testified against the measure throughout the legislative session. The exemption treats one property type— single family detached dwelling units and townhouses —differently than all other property types, which is arbitrary and capricious. Act 224 removes fair access to the State’s preservation program and its protection for historic properties based on factors unrelated to the inherent characteristics or merit of the historic property, thus unfairly excluding home owners from equal treatment under the law. Excluding residential structures from the preservation program will inevitably lead to harm and destruction of these historic resources. Currently, the marker of 50 years of age provides a bright line for all property types, and further evaluation of a property’s significance, historic integrity and other elements of eligibility for the register of historic places occurs through the process outlined in Hawai‘i Administrative Rules. Properties that have the inherent [...]

HistoricHawaii2017-04-21T01:01:16-10:00August 24th, 2015|Categories: Advocacy - Get Involved|

How Can I Prevent or Remove Graffiti from Historic Buildings?

Graffiti are markings that are applied illicitly on walls or other surfaces, usually in a public place. It can damage or weaken the original building material (the substrate), and also leave unsightly markings both from the original tags and the effects of visible overpainting or shadows after removal. Graffiti also have a strong correlation to crime and undesirable activities that affect the public perception of an area. If applied without owner consent or proper approvals (such as compliance with sign codes or other land use requirements), graffiti is considered vandalism or defacement. Most local jurisdictions have laws against graffiti, with civil and criminal penalties for violations. The National Park Service Preservation Brief on removing graffiti from historic masonry emphasizes that quick response to remove graffiti as soon as it appears is important both for its elimination and its recurrence. Quickly removing the applied coating can keep it from permanently adhering to the building material. Quick removal also acts as a deterrent to vandalism and reduces the likelihood of recurrence. The goal for graffiti removal is to remove the marking without damaging the underlying material. It is important to use the gentlest means possible to avoid harming the substrate. Otherwise, the graffiti removal can be as harmful or disfiguring as the markings themselves. To select an appropriate removal method, it is necessary to identify both the material of the substrate (such as brick, basalt, glass, concrete, or wood) and the media of the coating (e.g. spray paint, ink, wax, or markers). Download the WJE Report on Graffiti Cleaning & Prevention (PDF) A recent technical study of graffiti prevention and removal in Honolulu’s Chinatown identified four major graffiti removal methods: microabrasion, chemical methods, water methods, and overpainting. [...]

HistoricHawaii2017-04-21T01:01:16-10:00August 24th, 2015|Categories: Ask an Expert|

Transit Oriented Development and Historic Resources
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Transit Oriented Development and Historic Resources

Transit Oriented Development and Historic Resources

As the City & County of Honolulu builds an elevated rail system from ‘Ewa to Ala Moana Center, the agencies charged with land use planning on O‘ahu are looking at development opportunities centered on each of the 21 rail stations. What is TOD? Known as “transit oriented development” or TOD, the station development area plans are intended to guide growth and development within an overall framework for land use and urban design. The planning efforts are being managed by two government land use agencies: the Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) for the City & County of Honolulu, and the Hawai‘i Community Development Authority (HCDA) for Kaka‘ako lands controlled by the State of Hawai‘i. The City describes TOD as “a pattern of different uses - housing, jobs and services - surrounding a transit station that takes advantage of the convenience and affordability of transit. A TOD neighborhood is vibrant, dynamic, and pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly. The City's Neighborhood TOD Plans recommend more intense uses immediately adjacent to the stations, with progressively lower-density development spreading outward. TOD generally occurs within a radius of one-quarter mile from a transit stop, as this is considered to be a comfortable distance for pedestrians. TOD incorporates a high level of design to attract residents, visitors and workers.” HCDA states that its TOD Overlay Plan “faces head-on the challenges of transit and land use integration – not only to prepare for the HART [Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation] elevated rail, but also an existing, active and highly-used bus transit system…. By reinforcing strong land use and complete streets that access rapid transit, HCDA will develop economically vibrant neighborhoods, improve public health, lower vehicle miles traveled, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, all while increasing sociability.” How [...]

HistoricHawaii2017-04-21T01:01:16-10:00August 24th, 2015|Categories: Trends & Issues|