Hawaii Sites

Address 56-2864 Akoni Pule Highway, Hawi, Hawaii 96719 TMK (3) 5-6-001:082 SHPD Historic Site Number 10-02-9071 Abstract Puakea Ranch lies along the mauka side of Akoni Pule Highway on 33 acres. The land is enclosed by dry laid lava-rock walls and has the remains of earlier generations of agricultural and ranching activities. Still extant are five traditional homes, a slaughter house, a fenced cow corral, and a saddle repair/storage shed. The five homes represent examples of local vernacular architecture. The site has been occupied through four eras of Hawaiian history. The land was first employed for Native Hawaiian agriculture. After contact with Europeans it was used as a sugar plantation and was developed by private entrepreneurs. Most recently, buildings on the site have been reused as a "bed and breakfast" operation. 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 Mamalahoa Highway, Papaikou, Hawaii 96781 TMK (3) 3-2-007:004 SHPD Historic Site Number 10-26-9090 Abstract The Kapue Stream Bridge is a steel girder and trestle bridge with a total length of 415 feet and a roadway width of 28 feet. It is built at the deck elevation of 232 feet over Kapue Stream along the Hamakua coast of the Island of Hawaii. The superstructure of the bridge is composed of a concrete deck on steel girders, and the substructure is composed of c. 1911 steel railroad trestle supports with masonry (lava-rock) abutments. The Kapue Stream Bridge is significant for its association with the Hilo Railroad Company. In addition it is significant for its association with three founders of the Hilo Railroad Company and as a representative example of early 20th-century engineering technology, as well as, a source for information about early 20th-century steel manufacture and construction. 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 Hawaii Belt Road near Hakalau, Hawaii 96710 TMK (3) 3-2-009:002 SHPD Historic Site Number 10-16-9090 Abstract The Hakalau Stream Bridge is a steel girder and trestle bridge with the total length of 775 feet, a 261-feet height over the stream bed, and a roadway width of 28 feet. The superstructure of the bridge is composed of a concrete deck on steel girders, and the substructure is composed of c.1911 steel railroad trestle supports with masonry (lava-rock) abutments. The Hakalau Stream Bridge is significant for its association with the Hilo Railroad Company. In addition it is significant for its association with three founders of the Hilo Railroad Company and as a representative example of early 20th-century engineering technology, as well as a source for information about early 20th-century steel manufacture and construction. 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 Near 28 Hawaii Belt Road, Honomu, Hawaii 96728 TMK (3) 3-2-008:017 SHPD Historic Site Number 10-16, 26-9090 Abstract The Paheehee Stream Bridge is a steel girder and trestle bridge with a total length of 225 feet and a roadway width of 28 feet. It is built at the deck elevation of 194 feet over Paheehee Stream along the Hamakua Coast of the Island of Hawaii. The superstructure is composed of a concrete deck on steel girders, and the substructure is composed of c. 1911 steel railroad trestle supports with masonry (lava-rock) abutments. The Paheehee Stream Bridge is significant for its association with the Hilo Railroad Company. In addition it is significant for its association with three founders of the Hilo Railroad Company and as a representative example of early 20th-century engineering technology, as well as a source for information about early 20th-century steel manufacture and construction. 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 Various TMK (3) Various SHPD Historic Site Number 10-16, 26-9090 Abstract The Steel Trestle Bridges on the Hamakua Coast consists of the Hakalau, Kapue, Kolekole, Nanue, Paheehee, and Umauma Stream Bridges. These bridges were constructed in 1911 as railroad bridges and in 1953 were converted to highway bridges. The Steel Trestle Bridges on the Hamakua Coast are significant for their associations with the Hilo Railroad Company. In addition they are significant for their association with three founders of the Hilo Railroad Company and as a representative example of early 20th-century engineering technology, as well as a source for information about early 20th-century steel manufacture and construction. 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 Mamalahoa Highway near Honomu, Hawaii 96728 TMK (3) 2-9-003 SHPD Historic Site Number 10-16, 26-9090 Abstract The Kolekole Stream Bridge was built with steel girder and F1 beam system. The total length of the bridge is 497 feet and the roadway width is 28 feet. It is built at the deck elevation of 183 feet over Kolekole stream along the Hamakua Coast of the Island of Hawaii. The bridge has reinforced concrete and steel superstructure and substructure. Kolekole Stream Bridge is significant for its association with the Hilo Railroad Company. In addition it is significant for its association with three founders of the Hilo Railroad Company and as a representative example of early 20th-century engineering technology, as well as a source for information about early 20th-century steel manufacture and construction. 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 near 31-234 Hawaii Belt Rd, Nīnole, HI 96773 TMK (3) 3-2-001:001 SHPD Historic Site Number 10-16, 26-9090 Abstract Umauma Stream Bridge is a steel girder and trestle bridge with a total length of 281 feet and a roadway width of 28 feet. It is built at the deck elevation of 261 feet over Umauma Stream along the Hamakua Coast of the Island of Hawaii. The superstructure is composed of a concrete deck on steel girders, and the substructure is composed of c. 1912 steel railroad trestle supports with masonry (lava-rock) abutments. The Umaumau Stream Bridge is significant for its association with the Hilo Railroad Company. In addition it is significant for its association with three founders of the Hilo Railroad Company and as a representative example of early 20th-century engineering technology, as well as a source for information about early 20th-century steel manufacture and construction. 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 Hawaii Belt Road, Nīnole, HI 96773 TMK (3) 3-2-001 SHPD Historic Site Number 10-16, 26-9090 Abstract Nanue Stream Bridge is a steel girder and trestle bridge with a total length of 531 feet and a roadway width of 28 feet. It is built at the deck elevation of 286 feet over Nanue Stream along the Hamakua Coast on the Island of Hawaii. Nanue Stream Bridge is the tallest bridge on the Island of Hawaii. The superstructure is composed of a concrete deck on steel girder and the substructure is composed of c. 1912 steel railroad trestle supports with masonry (lava-rock) abutments. Open horizontal concrete rail and cap are placed as parapets. The Nanue Stream Bridge is significant for its association with the Hilo Railroad Company. In addition it is significant for its association with three founders of the Hilo Railroad Company and as a representative example of early 20th-century engineering technology, as well as a source for information about early 20th-century steel manufacture and construction. 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.