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Two public events showcase Darren Bradley’s award-winning modernist photography

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 [...]

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.