Historic Properties of Concern in Hawaii - August 2020 Virtual Survey Findings
Explore concerns over threatened historic properties in Hawaii, including specific locations like Mauna Kea, Kauai Gulick-Rowell House, and more. Discover insights from the Virtual Engagement Survey conducted by the Historic Hawaii Foundation in August 2020.
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Virtual Engagement Survey HISTORIC HAWAI I FOUNDATION AUGUST 2020 1
Q1: Where do you live? Answered: 122 Skipped: 0
Q3. Where is your favorite historic place or site? Word size reflects the number of responses received for each place. Iolani Palace was the favorite! 4 June 7, 2025
Q4. Are there any historic properties that you feel are threatened or that you are concerned about? Where? Hawai i Island Totally - Bond memorial library in Kapa au - been waiting 9 years for the State to act so we can proceed to save this building! Mauna Kea Keauhou Bay; birthplace of King Kamehameha III. The site of the Battle of Kuamo'o, south of Keauhou. Keolanahihi/Heahealani complex, Kailua Kona. The entire West Hawai i coastline. There are so many ancient fishing settlements that have yet to be discovered. Some have been absorbed into huge parcels of privately owned property of individuals who barely spend a week each year in Hawai i. Kamehameha Hall in Keaukaha, Hilo, a property stewarded by the Royal Order of Kamehameha.
Q4. Are there any historic properties that you feel are threatened or that you are concerned about? Where? Kaua i Gulick-Rowell House H ena, all the beachfront lots currently being developed threaten iwi kupuna and the beach. Hanalei and Hanalei bridges N Pali Coastline -- sacred sites, flora, fauna, etc. Polihale State Park because of the recent media coverage showing illegal camping on site. Wailua River area
Q4. Are there any historic properties that you feel are threatened or that you are concerned about? Where? Maui The buildings at the old Pu'unene mill - including the buildings from the plantation, not just the mill itself. Nu'u, Makena, Old Maui High School. Ka ahumanu Church, Wailuku. Former WW2 military sites on Maui along the shoreline and in the sugar cane fields. ao Valley, the burials across Maui nui, and Maui's historic North Shore sites. Moloka i Kalaupapa
Q4. Are there any historic properties that you feel are threatened or that you are concerned about? Where? O ahu Ala Moana Park All the early 20th century single-walled bungalows so typical of our older Honolulu neighborhoods. They are deeply threatened by monster homes and insensitive new oversized dwellings. The unique charm of our older neighborhoods will be gone forever if we can't provide more support for homeowners to maintain them, and convince people to restore and rehabilitate, not demolish. Bishop Museum Chinatown Everywhere (on O ahu) MANY! Iolani Palace, Kaniakapupu, Kawaiahao Church.
Q4. Are there any historic properties that you feel are threatened or that you are concerned about? Where? O ahu Dillingham Blvd. The old Palama Theater near Tamashiro s Fish market. It should have been preserved years ago for its Chinese architectural features, some of which still remain. Some of the State-owned historic cemeteries like the one in Kalihi on School Street. The homeless are pitching tents on historical graves. Kyoto Gardens at Honolulu Memorial Park Niniko, Frederick Lowrey Residence, Nu'uanu, Oahu Queen Emma Summer Palace
Q4. Are there any historic properties that you feel are threatened or that you are concerned about? Where? O ahu Waipahu Depot Road and surroundings The Heiau under H3 Koa Ridge Ranch house Ewa Plantation Manager's House and the rest of the district Fort Kamehameha housing (2) Jodo Mission in Haleiwa Yes, my 100 year beach house on Sunset Point Oahu. Built by Judge Skinner Davis. Marconi Station, Kahuku
Q4. Are there any historic properties that you feel are threatened or that you are concerned about? Where? O ahu Haiku Stairs Waikalua Loko Fishpond, K ne ohe Kailua Maunawili Valley--homes and cultural sites Queen s Retreat/Hedemann House (2) Pali Lookout P honu Pond, Waim nalo Wawamalu and Makapu u State Park - because vehicles drive in there Hawaiian burial cliff grounds above Aina Haina Elementary Kuli ou ou Park and the Wild Bird Sanctuary, Kanewai Stream
Q4. Are there any historic properties that you feel are threatened or that you are concerned about? Where? O ahu Former Spalding House/Contemporary Museum of Art Honolulu Star-Bulletin (Advertiser) Building I love the Art Moderne buildings on King St. and in Kapahulu Queen Theater, Kaimuk . This would be awesome to restore for live shows. The neighborhood has trebled in population (monster houses) and could use another performance, graduation space.... Ka au Crater, Kaimana Beach, Queen's Surf Waik k Natatorium War Memorial Diamond Head homes. Plantation homes. Noela Drive
Q4. Are there any historic properties that you feel are threatened or that you are concerned about? Where? Many respondents also expressed statewide concerns: All of them, really. Development and utility values so frequently overtake historical values that all sites require thoughtful consideration. Archaeological and historic sites; pre-contact settlement areas, agricultural sites, heiau, trails and shorelines. Lots. Houses of worship that have lost their supporting congregations. Plantation sites forgotten. Residences being replaced by monster homes. Single-family dwellings created by the great local architects.
Q5: During the pandemic restrictions on in-person gathering, we are adjusting our programming. Pleaseindicate your level of interest for each of the following online activities. Answered: 122 Skipped: 0
Q6: Over the past 3 months,how often haveyou participated in offerings similar to these? Answered: 122 Skipped: 0
Q7: How likely would you share any of these opportunities with a family or friend? Answered: 122 Skipped: 0
Q8: Would you be interested in supporting HHF as a volunteer? Possible opportunities are listed below. If you re interested in volunteering and didn t provide your name and contact info in the survey, please email us at: member@historichawaii.org. Mahalo!
Q9: Historic Hawaii Foundations printed newsletter is provided to members 2-3 times a year. Do you read it?
Q10: In the newsletter, which topics are of greatest interest to you? Check all that apply.
Virtual Engagement Survey Mahalo for your responses. We appreciate hearing from you, especially about the places you care about. We re inspired to create intriguing content that will help us stay connected and united in our mission of saving the wahi pana and other resources significant to the history of the Hawaiian Islands. If you have further comments or questions, please contact us at outreach@historichawaii.org. 20 June 7, 2025
