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STATE SEEKS PUBLIC INPUT ABOUT STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND ANNUAL GRANTS

2009-03-17T12:21:00.001-10:00

DLNR to hold public meeting on annual preservation goals

HONOLULU -- The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) will hold a
public information meeting to provide the public an opportunity to comment on
the State Historic Preservation Fund annual grant program.

The meeting will take place on Thursday, March 19 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the DHHL
Hale Pono‘i building, 91-5420 Kapolei Parkway, in Kapolei.

Discussion will focus on whether the State Historic Preservation Division
(SHPD) should focus on developing and implementing a Statewide Historic Preservation
Plan, identifying thematic resources, or providing training on how to nominate
sites to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.

The State Historic Preservation Division developed a prioritized action plan
for its annual Historic Preservation Fund grant application for Federal fiscal
year 2009. The annual work plan identifies what the division expects to
accomplish between October 1, 2008 and September 30, 2009.

For FY 2009 the SHPD has identified the following priorities:

Produce and implement a statewide Historic
Preservation Plan

Increase public education and outreach

Nominate significant sites to the U.S. National
Register of Historic Places

“We’re asking the public for their input on the annual grant program and to let
us know what other issues they feel the division should focus on,” said Laura
H. Thielen, DLNR Chairperson and State Historic Preservation Officer.

SHPD receives about $500,000 annually from Historic Preservation Fund Grants
from the U .S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, to implement
activities related to the identification, evaluation, registration, treatment,
and protection of historic and archaeological resources. The State
provides a 40 percent match to the Federal funds.

The Division is required to have activity in each of the following program
areas: Statewide Historic Preservation Plan, Identification and Inventory
of Cultural Resources, National Register Nominations, Review and Compliance of
Federal and local land modification projects, Certified Local Government
Preservation Program, Preservation Tax Incentives, Public Education and other
activities.

The following items are not considered eligible for federal grant funding and
therefore will not be discussed:

Burial Sites Program and Island Burials Councils

Building Permits

For more information interested persons may contact Randolph Lee at 692-8015

Written comments are due by March 31, 2009, and may be sent to:

State Historic Preservation Division

Department of Land and Natural Resources

Attention: Randolph Lee

Kakuhihewa Building

601 Kamokila Blvd., Suite 555

Kapolei, Hawai`i 96707

Fax: (808) 692-8020

Or via email to: Randolph.M.Lee@hawaii.gov

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News in brief (30 seconds):The State Historic Preservation
Division will hold a public information meeting this week to invite public
comment on its Historic Preservation Fund annual grant program. The
meeting will take place on Thursday, March 19 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the DHHL Hale
Pono‘i building at 91-5420 Kapolei Parkway, in Kapolei. For more
information interested persons may contact Randolph Lee at 692-8015

For more information news media may call:

Deborah Ward

DLNR Public information specialist

(808) 587-0320

Debbie.L.Ward@hawaii.gov

Pua Aiu

Administrator, Historic Preservation Division

(808) 692-8015

Pua.Aiu@hawaii.gov

Nancy McMahon

Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer

(808) 692-8015

Nancy.A.Mchaon@hawaii.gov

Help NPS Uncover the Untold Stories of Women in History

2007-12-11T10:09:00.000-10:00

Many historic sites throughout the nation have rich resources in women's history and opportunities to interpret that history but are under-utilized for public educational purposes. A limited number have been recognized for that history, but many other sites deemed nationally significant do not address the stories of the women who lived, struggled, or worked there.

Have you been impressed by programming at a historic site that reveals what are often the hidden stories of women?

Please let us know!

The National Collaborative for Women's History Sites and the National Park Service want to help landmarks uncover the lives of the women in their histories. We are developing a "best-practices" model based on case studies of sites that have incorporated women's history into their programming. Upon completion, the NCWHS and NPS will make the development model available to historic sites nationally and internationally through hard copy and web-based products.

Nominate a site as a case study by filling out an online survey:
http:www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=nBjoGs_2bpVKU1WWoTHRgStg_3d_3d

By completing the survey, that site may be selected to be interviewed and highlighted in the best-practices publication! If you have any questions, please contact Catherine Turton at (215) 597-1726 or catherine_turton@nps.gov.

Grant Deadline Announcement - National Trust Preservation Funds

2007-12-11T10:03:00.000-10:00

The National Trust's Cynthia Woods Mitchell Fund for Historic Interiors

Are you seeking grant funding for a project that involves a historic interior? The Mitchell Fund assists in the preservation, restoration and interpretation of historic interiors by supporting project planning activities, workshops and conferences, and educational programs. In the past, funded activities have included paint analysis, the conservation of textiles, historic furnishing plans, and fundraising plans; but the Trust is always looking for more creative projects that go beyond the usual activities associated with historic interiors. Click here to get an idea of some of the more innovative projects that have been funded in the past.

Grants from this fund range from $2,500 to $10,000. Nonprofit organizations and government agencies are eligible to apply. Individuals and for-profit businesses may also apply if the project for which funding is requested involves a National Historic Landmark. An electronic application form can be found on the National Trust website. The postmark deadline is February 1, 2008.

February 1, 2008 is also the deadline for the Johanna Favrot Fund for Historic Preservation, the Hart Family Fund for Small Towns grant program, and the National Trust Preservation Fund grants. More information on these grants can be found on the National Trust's website, or by contacting the National Trust regional office in your area.

Propose a Session for 2008 National Preservation Conference

2007-12-10T10:55:00.000-10:00

The National Trust for Historic Preservation invites you to submit a proposal for an education session for the National Preservation Conference in Tulsa, Oklahoma, October 21 – 25, 2008. We seek proposals that present critical issues that challenge communities across the country and cutting-edge historic preservation strategies and models that address these. We invite a broad range of proposals that include cultural, subject matter, and geographic diversity. Information is available at http://www.nthpconference.org/sessions/

Friday, January 11
Proposal submission deadline

February
National Trust reviews, refines and/or combines session proposals

Thursday, March 1
Affinity event application deadline

Week of March 10
National Trust notifies applicants of acceptance or rejection of proposal

March 10-18
National Trust revises session description for inclusion in Preliminary Program

Monday, April 7
Session managers receive budget and speaker paperwork

Friday, April 25
Session budget and final speaker information due

Monday, June 2
National Trust mails Preliminary Program to session manager, moderator, and speakers with taping authorization and audio-visual equipment request forms

Wednesday, July 30
Recording authorization forms due

October 21-25
National Preservation Conference 2008

Monday, December 1
Expense reimbursement requests due

Questions? Please contact conference@nthp.org.

Begin the online submission process for Field Sessions, Education Sessions, Poster Sessions, and Affinity Events now. -->

Application Now Available for 2008 Battlefield Preservation Grants

2007-12-10T10:50:00.000-10:00

Proposals are now being accepted for the 2008 American Battlefield Protection Program (ABPP) Battlefield Preservation Grants. Non-profit groups, academic institutions, and local, regional, state, and tribal governments are encouraged to apply. Types of eligible projects include:

Archeology
Cultural Landscape Inventories
Cultural Resource Documentation
GIS Mapping
National Register Nominations
Preservation Plans

Since 1990, the ABPP has worked with partners like you to help protect and enhance more than 280 battlefields. Project funding has ranged from $5,000 to $75,000. The ABPP encourages, but does not require, matching funds or in-kind services for these projects. Deadline for all application is January 18, 2008. Application form and complete guidelines are available online at: www.cr.nps.gov/abpp.

Hawaii preservation agency chief resigning

2007-11-29T09:50:00.000-10:00

Melanie Chinen, the embattled head of the state Historic Preservation Division, is resigning effective Dec. 7, citing the physical toll the job has taken on her and the emotional strain on her family from job-related controversy and litigation.

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Endangered buildings list released

2007-11-26T14:13:00.000-10:00

Advertiser Staff

The Queen's Medical Center library, the Grove Farm manager's house and the Bond Homestead are among the nine most endangered historic sites in the state.

The annual list is compiled by the Historic Hawai'i Foundation.

"The broad cross-section of sites reminds us that everyone's history matters," said Historic Hawai'i Foundation Executive Director Kiersten Faulkner.

"Large and small, all of these places contribute to our understanding of the past and the contributions that they still make today. They connect us tangibly to the unique traits and distinctive features of communities on all the islands."
The list includes two sites on the Big Island, two on O'ahu, one on Moloka'i and four on Kaua'i. The endangered historic sites are:

* The Queen's Medical Center Hawai'i Medical Library, which was designed by renowned architect Vladimir Ossipoff. According to Historic Hawai'i, the hospital is looking to provide additional parking on its campus. If it cannot reach an agreement with the Board of Water Supply to purchase land or do a joint development on the adjacent parking lot, the library is at risk.

* Kalahikiola Congregational Church, in Kohala, was built in 1855. The church was damaged in the October 2006 earthquake. Though congregation members are committed to the repair of the church, they lack funding.

* Bond Homestead, also in Kohala, is the oldest wooden structure in the community and was built in 1840. It also suffered earthquake damage. The property owner has no plans to demolish the buildings, but also has no plan to repair them.

* Kalaniana'ole Hall, on Moloka'i, is a community center built in 1937 and damaged by years of neglect and disrepair. The Moloka'i Enterprise Community has plans to restore the building and has received a grant from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to begin work on the most critical repairs. However, more funding is needed.

* Kekaha Sugar Mill, in Kekaha, Kaua'i, is a 1954 upgrade to the 1898 Kekaha Sugar Company, which ceased operations in 2000. It stands empty as the new property owner evaluates options. The Kaua'i West Side Watershed Council would like to see the mill become a community focal point that contributes to the economic vitality of the area.

* Grove Farm Manager's House, in Lihu'e, was built for the manager of the Grove Farm sugar plantation in 1913. The Kaua'i structure suffers from neglect and stands vacant as the property owner determines a long-range plan for the area.

* Koloa Jodo Mission, in Koloa, Kaua'i, is one of the first Japanese shrines on the island. It was built in 1909. The congregation struggles with the cost of upkeep, as well as the need for skilled carpenters to do the work.

* The Wainiha Stream Bridges, in Hanalei, are on both the Hawai'i and National Registers of Historic Places. The Department of Transportation moved up scheduled replacement of the bridges, built in 1957, after discovering structural damage in early November. The temporary replacements are prefabricated modular steel bridges.

* The Austin and Pantheon buildings contribute to the Chinatown National Historic District and the ambience of Nu'uanu Avenue. But the adjacent Hawai'i Theatre needs room to expand its stage and reinvest in its facility, which may result in demolition of the smaller buildings.

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Outrigger Hotels and Resorts - About Outrigger - Saturday Briefing Articles

2007-11-26T13:56:00.000-10:00

Historic Hawaii Foundation Honors Richard Kelley, Jean Rolles as Kama'aina of the Year

Outrigger Hotels and Resorts - About Outrigger - Saturday Briefing Articles

Nine Most Endangered Historic Sites in Hawaii in 2007

2007-11-26T13:26:00.000-10:00

Nine Most Endangered Historic Sites in Hawaii in 2007
By Deborah Ward, 11/25/2007 10:17:27 PM

Queen’s Hospital Medical Library, Grove Farm Manager’s House and the Bond Estate are among the nine most endangered historic sites in the state.
The annual list is compiled by Historic Hawai‘i Foundation in collaboration with the State Historic Preservation Division.
“The broad cross-section of sites reminds us that everyone’s history matters. The list includes sites and buildings from different eras in Hawai‘i’s history,” said Historic Hawai‘i Foundation Executive Director Kiersten Faulkner. “Large and small, all of these places contribute to our understanding of the past and the contributions that they still make today. They connect us tangibly to the unique traits and distinctive features of communities on all the islands.”
Faulkner added that the list is intended to draw attention to threats to historic places that occur from a variety of sources, including neglect, natural disaster, misunderstanding or malice.
The 2007 Most Endangered Historic Sites list includes two sites on Hawai‘i Island, two on O‘ahu, one on Moloka‘i and four on Kaua‘i.
“We treasure the connections we find with our past and with other people through the places that tell our stories,” said State Historic Preservation Officer Laura Thielen, who also serves as Department of Land and Natural Resources chairperson. “The strong sense of identity that comes with preserving historic places is important to all of us, whether they are buildings in Chinatown, plantation houses on Kaua‘i, Japanese shrines and sacred places or rural heritage.”
HHF sought nominations from the community and worked with SHPD preservation professionals to select the sites. While inclusion on the list does not automatically protect or preserve the sites, it is hoped that the list will raise public awareness, and inspire the community to take action.
Listing on last year’s Most Endangered Historic Sites prompted significant community and property owner commitment to saving several places. A proposal to demolish the Walker Estate in Nu‘uanu Valley was withdrawn after a public outcry and the San Ju Pagoda in Honolulu Memorial Park has also seen renewed commitment to restoration and maintenance. The Plantation Manager’s House in ‘Ewa Plantation Villages received a grant of $200,000 for improvements.
The 2007 list of endangered sites and a discussion on what threatens each site is featured in the November issue of Honolulu magazine. Honolulu has partnered with HHF on the annual Most Endangered Historic Sites list since its inception in 2005.
The complete list of 2007 Most Endangered Historic Sites is:
Hawai‘i Medical Library (Honolulu, O‘ahu was designed by Vladimir Ossipoff for the Queen’s Medical Center. Queen’s is looking to provide additional parking on its landlocked campus. If it cannot reach an agreement with the City and County of Honolulu’s Board of Water Supply to purchase or do a joint development on the adjacent parking lot, the Medical Library is at risk.
Kalahikiola Congregational Church (Kohala, Hawai‘i Island), a church built in 1855, was damaged in the Big Island earthquake in October 2006. The congregation is committed to its repair, but needs funding.
Bond Homestead (Kohala, Hawai‘i Island), the oldest wooden structure in Kohala, built in 1840, also suffered earthquake damage. The property owner has no plans to demolish the buildings, but also has no plan to repair them.
Kalaniana‘ole Hall (Kalamaula, Moloka‘i) is a 1937 community center damaged by years of neglect and disrepair. The Moloka‘i Enterprise Community has plans for restoring the building and has received a grant from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to begin work on the most critical repairs. More funding is needed.
Kekaha Sugar Mill (Kekaha, Kaua‘i) is a 1954 upgrade to the 1898 Kekaha Sugar Company, which ceased operations in 2000. It stands empty as the new property owner evaluates options. The Kaua‘i West Side Watershed Council would like to see the mill become a community focal point that contributes to the economic vitality of the area.
Grove Farm Manager’s House (Lîhu‘e, Kaua‘i) was built for the manager of the Grove Farm sugar plantation in 1913. It suffers from neglect and stands vacant as the property owner determines its long-range plan for the area.
Kôloa Jodo Mission (Kôloa, Kaua‘i) is one of the first Japanese shrines on Kaua‘i, built in 1909. The congregation struggles with the cost of upkeep, as well as the need for skilled carpenters to do the work.
Wainiha Stream Bridges (Hanalei, Kaua‘i) help define the Hanalei rural landscape and are on both the Hawai‘i and National Registers of Historic Places. The Department of Transportation moved up scheduled replacement of the bridges, built in 1957, after discovering structural damage in early November. The temporary replacements are prefabricated modular steel bridges, but long-term design should be compatible with DOT’s adopted context sensitive design guidelines for the historic road.
Austin and Pantheon Buildings (Honolulu, O‘ahu) contribute to the Chinatown National Historic District and the ambience of Nu‘uanu Avenue. The adjacent Hawai‘i Theatre Center needs room to expand its stage and reinvest in its facility, which may result in demolition of the smaller buildings. HTC will meet with preservation professionals to determine its full range of options, which may include saving the historic facades.

Deborah Ward is a spokesperson for the state Department of Land and Natural Resources.
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Sacred place

2007-11-20T10:10:00.000-10:00

"Reflections" Community Scrapbook now available!

2007-10-19T12:08:00.000-10:00

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National Leadership in History Award goes to Lyman Museum in Hilo

2007-10-04T09:40:00.000-10:00

Preservation work, interpretation efforts impress judges for annual competition

The American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) recently honored the Lyman Mission House Museum for its preservation and interpretation efforts at the annual AASLH 2007 Leadership in History Awards Program banquet in Atlanta, Ga.

"The program, now in its 62nd year, is the most prestigious recognition for achievement in the preservation and interpretation of state and local history," said a museum spokeswoman. The Lyman Museum is one of 72 organizations and individuals, and the only one from Hawaii, so honored this year.

For more of this story, click on or type the URL below:

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HAF and AIA host Kakaako Pump Station Work Party

2007-09-21T12:28:00.001-10:00

The American Institute of Architects (AIA), in association with the Hawaii Architectural Foundation (HAF), is seeking 20 volunteers on Saturday, October 27, 2007 for its third Pump Station Work Party. Bring your work and painting clothes, yard cleaning tools and $100 tax deductible volunteer donation to help maintain this historic structure. We’ll be painting the historic arch doors, clearing the gutters and downspouts, and cleaning the yard from 8:30 am – 2:00 pm. Lunch will be served and volunteers will receive an autographed book on Chinatown “A Close Call,” courtesy of David Cheever. Donations will pay for supplies and the balance will benefit the HAF scholarship endowment fund. Corporate sponsors include Painter’s Warehouse, Skylights Hawaii, Ferraro Choi, and Clifford Projects Inc. For reservation call Dawn Watanabe at 537-3544, by Friday, October 26, 2007. Click here for a PDF flyer with more information about this event.

NEA Delivers The Big Read to Hawai'i

2007-09-21T12:23:00.000-10:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jackie Smythe
September 18, 2007
808-371-4366
SassHawaii@hawaii.rr.com

NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS ANNOUNCES BIG READ GRANT TO HAWAI'I CAPITAL CULTURAL DISTRICT

TO CELEBRATE - THE JOY LUCK CLUB

Washington, D.C.—September 18, 2007—The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) announced that Hawai'i Capital Cultural District (HCCD) is one of 117 organizations that received grants to support Big Read programs between September and December 2007. The Big Read, launched nationally in 2006 by the NEA, in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and Arts Midwest, encourages literary reading by asking communities to come together to read and discuss a single book. The organizations selected to participate in the Big Read receive grants ranging from $5,000 to $20,000 to promote and carry out community-based programs. The Big Read in the state of Hawai'i received $20,000 for program which will take place throughout the month of October.

“Culture in Hawai'i is revered, and literature is a powerful way to communicate our cultural experiences, both within and outside of our communities. Besides studies show literary reading promotes community involvement and an appreciation for culture and arts" said HCCD President, Mona Abadir "We are honored to receive this nationally competitive grant. HCCD and our partners are thrilled to be part of the Big Read, in order to share our diverse and unique programs associated with our book selection, The Joy Luck Club.”

Modeled on successful “one book, one community” programs, the Big Read was created to address the national decline in literary reading as documented in the NEA’s 2004 landmark survey Reading at Risk: A Survey of Literary Reading in America. The survey showed that less than half the American adult population now reads literature.

To encourage community-wide participation, Hawai'i Capital Cultural District, the Office of the Governor, Hawai'i State Library System, Department of Education, Hawai'i Council for the Humanities, the Manoa Foundation and University of Hawai'i are collaborating to develop a program on activities related to the selected novel. Big Read events in Hawai'i include celebrity readings, theatrical interpretations, movie screenings, cultural events and panel discussions throughout the state.

“It is inspiring to see so many community-based organizations pull together to support The Big Read. Partnerships at the federal, state, county and private levels will ensure the success of this important campaign for community literacy and lifelong learning. The book selection, The Joy Luck Club, is a perfect fit for Hawai'i because it represents several themes that permeate our rich culture: diversity, immigration, family and love. I am anxious to read the book again, along with members of the community statewide” said Governor Linda Lingle.

“By joining the Big Read, these cities and towns are showing that reading is necessary to the cultural, civic, even economic fabric of their communities. They understand the benefit of having people from different generations and walks of life reading and discussing a great book,” said NEA Chairman Dana Gioia. “Yes, this is about reading, but it’s also about getting people to leave their homes and offices, unplug themselves for a few hours, and enjoy the pleasures of literature with their neighbors.”

“We are pleased to announce this second round of Big Read grants. The first-round grantees created innovative and exciting partnership activities that exceeded our expectations,” said IMLS Director Anne-Imelda Radice, Ph.D. “We’re eager to support these additional communities in launching their collaborative efforts. Through the Big Read, IMLS and NEA are assisting people all across the country as they come together in community to rediscover the great American novel.”

The NEA has provided participating communities with a library of free materials, including readers’ and teachers’ guides for each of the Big Read novels, an audio guide for each novel featuring distinguished actors and writers, an online organizer’s guide for hosting a Big Read program, Big Read publicity materials, and a comprehensive program Web site. The Big Read for military communities is made possible by The Boeing Company.

For a complete list of communities participating in the Big Read, a list of the Big Read novels, program application guidelines to view reading at risk survey, or more information on Hawai'i’s program, please visit www.neabigread.org and www.hawaiicapitalculture.org

The Hawai'i Capital Cultural District coalition is a dynamic partnership of arts and cultural organizations, businesses, public agencies, and individuals who share a vision of a vibrant and active downtown Honolulu characterized by Hawai'i’s unique and diverse heritage, cultures, and arts. The organization’s mission is to preserve, nurture, and interpret the rich heritage of Hawai'i’s past and present; promote Hawai'i as a premier destination for cultural and heritage tourism; and generate economic development and neighborhood vitality in the collective District through its cultural assets.

The National Endowment for the Arts is a public agency dedicated to supporting excellence in the arts—both new and established—bringing the arts to all Americans, and providing leadership in arts education. Established by Congress in 1965 as an independent agency of the federal government, the Endowment is the nation’s largest annual funder of the arts, bringing great art to all 50 states, including rural areas, inner cities, and military bases. For more information, please visit www.arts.gov.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation's 122,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. The Institute's mission is to create strong libraries and museums that connect people to information and ideas. The Institute works at the national level and in coordination with state and local organizations to sustain heritage, culture, and knowledge; enhance learning and innovation; and support professional development. To learn more about the Institute, please visit: www.imls.gov.

Arts Midwest connects people throughout the Midwest and the world to meaningful arts opportunities, sharing creativity, knowledge, and understanding across boundaries. Arts Midwest connects the arts to audiences throughout the nine-state region of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin. One of six non-profit regional arts organizations in the United States, Arts Midwest’s history spans more than 25 years. For more information, please visit www.artsmidwest.org.

Four Appointed or Reappointed to ACHP

2007-09-21T12:11:00.000-10:00

September 18, 2007
Contact: Bruce Milhans
202-606-8513
bmilhans@achp.gov

President Announces Four Appointments to
The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation

WASHINGTON, D.C. – President George W. Bush has announced his appointment of four individuals to the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP).

New appointments to the ACHP are Mayor Thomas R. Miller of Franklin, Tennessee, and John A. Garcia of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Miller will serve as the ACHP’s designated representative for the nation’s mayors. Garcia will fill one of the general public positions on the 23-member council.

Reappointed to the ACHP to historic preservation expert positions for a second four-year term are Julia A. King of St. Mary’s City, Maryland, and Ann A. Pritzlaff of Denver, Colorado.

“We are delighted to welcome Mr. Garcia and Mayor Miller to the ACHP, and to retain the expertise and enthusiasm of Ms. Pritzlaff and Dr. King who have been vital to our preservation efforts,” said John L. Nau, III, ACHP chairman.

Thomas R. Miller is mayor of Franklin, Tennessee. He is a strong advocate of historic preservation and citizen involvement in civic affairs, and has a professional real estate and other business background in addition to his public sector and volunteer activities. Franklin was the first Preserve America Community in Tennessee and the mayor has been a leader in the effort to acquire and reclaim a 110-acre portion of the Battle of Franklin, a Civil War episode of great historic significance that has been underappreciated. He attended the University of Missouri at Kansas City and Concordia Senior College in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

John A Garcia is chief economic development officer for the University of New Mexico. He also consults for Grubb & Ellis New Mexico and oversees his management company, Hospitotally. He is the former Secretary of the New Mexico Department of Tourism, and the New Mexico Economic Development Department, and served as the Senior Officer of Cultural Affairs for the state of New Mexico. He has experience on a statewide level in developing cultural tourism. He received his BBA from the Anderson School of Business at the University of New Mexico.

Julia A. King is associate professor of archaeology and anthropology at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. She has been a major force in the ACHP effort to update archaeological guidelines with reference to the federal and national preservation structure. With more than two decades’ experience as an archaeologist, researcher, author, and educator, King holds a doctorate in American Civilization from the University of Pennsylvania, a master’s degree in anthropology from Florida State University, and a bachelor’s degree in anthropology and history from the College of William and Mary.

Ann A. Pritzlaff is outreach coordinator for Colorado Preservation, Inc., where she oversees the annual Saving Places conference—the largest statewide preservation conference in the nation and promotes
youth programs and heritage tourism. Through her service with the ACHP she has played a key role helping to create, grow, and sustain the Administration’s Preserve America initiative. With a long preservation resume that includes serving as the Arizona State Historic Preservation Officer, she holds a bachelor’s degree from Scripps College and a master’s degree in historic preservation from the University of Vermont.

About the ACHP: An independent federal agency, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) promotes the preservation, enhancement, and productive use of our nation’s historic resources, and advises the President and Congress on national historic preservation policy. It also provides a forum for influencing federal activities, programs, and policies that affect historic properties. In addition, the ACHP has a key role in carrying out the Administration’s Preserve America initiative. For more information, please visit www.achp.gov.

Historic homes keep status after sale

2007-08-21T11:40:00.000-10:00

Star Bulletin:

Question: There is a large property in Manoa on the state's register of historic homes, but the owners pay only $494 in property taxes because the house and land are 94 percent exempt from taxes. The house is now being sold for several million dollars. Can they sell a historic home for all that money after paying so little in property taxes? Or do the owners, when they want to sell a home like this, have to remove the exemption, notify the proper authorities and pay the property taxes that would have been due from the time of the historic designation to the present?

Developer gives up bid to reclassify site-rich Poipu tract

2007-08-10T16:59:00.000-10:00

Timothy E. Johns Named Bishop Museum President

2007-08-03T09:56:00.000-10:00

International Search Lands Damon Estate Exec

Honolulu, HI…Bishop Museum has named Timothy E. Johns as President, Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2007. The announcement was made today by the Chairman of the Board of Directors, David Hulihee. Johns succeeds Michael Chinaka who has been serving as Interim President since the resignation of William Y. Brown in January 2007. Chinaka will resume his duties as Senior Vice President, Treasurer, and Chief Financial Officer for Bishop Museum. (Brown left the Museum to take a position as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia, PA.)

“I am delighted to announce the appointment of Tim Johns as Bishop Museum’s new President, Director and CEO,” said David Hulihee, Chairman of Bishop Museum’s Board of Directors. “Tim has over two decades of leadership experience with environmental and cultural issues in Hawaii, which will serve him as the leader of Hawaii’s State museum of natural and cultural history. I couldn’t be more pleased.” Bishop Museum was founded in 1889. It maintains the world’s largest collection of Hawaiian and Pacific cultural and natural history objects and since its founding has as been a premier institution for research and public education. It is designated as Hawaii’s State Museum of Natural and Cultural History. Johns most recently served as Chief Operating Officer for the Estate of Samuel Mills Damon, a position he has held since 2000.

Prior to that, he was the Chairperson of the State Department of Land and Natural Resources. He has also served as Vice-President and General Counsel for AMFAC Property Development Corporation. He has been a Lecturer in Business Law at the University of Hawaii and Windward Community College and has held the position of Director of Land Protection with the Nature Conservancy of Hawaii. An honors graduate of the University of California, Santa Barbara, Johns received a Bachelor’s degree in history and business economics. He also completed a Master’s degree in economics and Juris Doctor from the University of Southern California.

Johns is very active in environmental issues. His memberships include the State of Hawaii Board of Land and Natural Resources and the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Coral Reef Ecosystem Reserve Advisory Council. A Rotarian, Johns is a member of the Rotary Club of Honolulu. “With Tim’s impressive background and experience, he will be able to provide critical links between scientists, resource managers and policymakers to advance important biodiversity conservation efforts that are the driving forces for many of our research programs,” says Allen Allison, Ph.D., Vice President of Bishop Museum’s world-renowned Science Department.

Johns serves on the Board of Directors for Grove Farm Company, Inc., Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc., YMCA Honolulu, Hawaii Nature Center, St. Andrew’s Priory School, Child and Family Services, Helping Hands Hawaii, Diamond Head Theatre, and Hawaii Public Television Foundation. In June 2005, he was named a Trustee of Parker Ranch Foundation Trust.

“We are delighted the Board of Directors has chosen a candidate with a deep commitment to the preservation and perpetuation of Hawaiian culture and respectful sensitivity to cultural issues. He is well known in the community and is held in high regard, and this will surely be beneficial in many ways,” said Betty Lou Kam, Vice President of Cultural Resources for Bishop Museum.

Johns was selected after a seven-month executive search by the international search organization Morris & Berger from Glendale, California. Founded in 1984, Morris and Berger is a generalist executive search firm that has developed a specialty practice serving the nonprofit sector, including performing and visual arts and institutions of higher learning. The company was named to the list of “50 Leading Search Firms in North America” in The Executive Recruiter News and also named Outstanding Executive Search Firm in John Lucht’s 1995 edition of Rites of Passage at $100,000+.

Members of the Executive Search Committee included Bishop Museum Trustee Dr. Charman J. Akina (Chairman), David C. Hulihee, Isabella A. Abbott, Ph.D., Haunani Apoliona, H. Mitchell D’Olier, Russell K. Okata, Gulab Watumull, Walter A. Dods, Jr., Allen Allison, Ph.D., and Amy Miller Marvin.Bishop Museum is world renowned for its scientific achievements and contributions. Among the many accomplishments are the following: the sequencing of DNA of Hawaiian fishes to provide a worldwide barcode of fish life; efforts in partnership with the National Marine Fisheries Service to protect and conserve the endangered Hawaiian Monk Seal; the world’s 5th largest collection of insects with over 14 million specimens; the discovery of over 130 new species of frogs, lizards and snakes in Papua New Guinea as part of a National Science Foundation-funded survey; the world’s largest collection of Indo-Pacific reef and shore fishes; the natural science collections contain more the 22 million specimens and ranks among the top 5 in the United States; the Hawaii Biological Survey has produced the only complete checklist of plants and animals of any state in the Union and has documented 25,615 species; Bishop Museum was the first major museum in the United States to be connected to the Internet; Bishop Museum also has the world’s largest collection of land snails of Hawaii and the Pacific; Bishop Museum scientists are among the best in their respective fields and have published more than 100 scientific articles and books every year. Bishop Museum’s cultural collections include the world’s largest collections of barkcloth, makaloa mats, Hawaiian featherwork, and two of the only known Hawaiian feather sashes. Bishop Museum’s extraordinary collection of visual art of and about Hawaii and the Pacific focuses on art from the 18th and early 19th centuries. This collection represents a remarkable window into the past—a visual documentation of Pacific cultures at the time of first western contact and beyond and is unrivaled.

Johns will assume the top leadership position for the largest museum in the State of Hawaii in the midst of an unprecedented era of renovation and revitalization. Bishop Museum is presently undertaking a $21 million renovation of its iconic Hawaiian Hall complex with the support of world-class museum designer Ralph Appelbaum and Associates of New York. In 2005, Bishop Museum opened the Richard T. Mamiya Science Adventure Center, an award-winning $17 million, 19,000-square-foot interactive science and cultural exploration center. Major traveling and cultural exhibitions are presented in the Castle Memorial Building year-round. Bishop Museum hosts nearly 400,000 visitors and students each year. Bishop Museum also administers the Amy B. H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden in Captain Cook, Hawaii and the Hawaii Maritime Center in Honolulu. “I am thrilled and honored to be given the opportunity to join this wonderful institution. The Museum has long been one of Hawaii’s most important and cherished treasures. It is blessed with a wonderful staff, great board of directors, and widespread support throughout our community. This is a dream job for me, “ says Timothy E. Johns, newly named President, Director and Chief Executive Officer of Bishop Museum.

For more information about the appointment of Timothy E. Johns, call (808) 847-3511 or visit http://www.bishopmuseum.org/

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Lingle picks DLNR head

2007-07-26T15:01:00.000-10:00

The governor praises Laura H. Thielen for her passion regarding environmental issues

Lingle names new DLNR director

2007-07-25T16:21:00.000-10:00

Lingle names new DLNR director

Waikiki hotels part of $750M upgrade

2007-07-24T11:17:00.000-10:00

Waikiki hotels part of $750M upgrade

Neighbors challenge owner's plans for Oahu historic home

2007-07-23T10:49:00.000-10:00

Neighbors challenge owner's plans for Oahu historic home

First Lady Awards $150000 to Honolulu for Preserve America Grant

2007-07-20T16:21:00.000-10:00

First Lady Awards $150000 to Honolulu for Preserve America Grant
Hawaii Reporter

Print version - © COPYRIGHT 2007 The Honolulu Advertiser - Hawaii's Newspaper , a division of Gannett Co. Inc.

2007-07-05T09:51:00.000-10:00

Finding Honolulu Zoo may get easier

Time to intervene in historic office mess

2007-07-03T13:31:00.000-10:00

From the Honolulu Advertiser:
http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2007/Jul/03/op/FP707030301.html/?print=on

By its inaction with the now clearly dysfunctional State Historic Preservation Division, the Lingle administration is treading dangerously close to a precipice. The state is at risk of failing at its missions to protect historic resources and provide sensible oversight for development planned throughout the Islands.

A story in today's paper by Advertiser Big Island writer Kevin Dayton illustrates that the operation of that agency has become nothing short of irrational.

The staffing shortages at Historic Preservation, a division of the state Department of Land and Natural Resources, have been longstanding and well documented. Some patience was warranted when problems first came to light a few years ago, but the time for patience has run out.
The current situation — a shortage of state archaeologists, which has created a backlog of more than 300 pending building permits and caused overdue archaeological reports on historic sites — demands intervention.

Perhaps calling it a "shortage" is misleading. O'ahu already lacks its archaeologist, so with the resignation of the lead archaeologist for Maui and Hawai'i counties, the remaining staff is unable to handle the workload. And with that work already sitting in mile-high stacks, the situation has reached crisis stage.

With the untenable delays for permit-seekers and burials protection being handled haphazardly, the state is vulnerable to legal challenges.

A separate but equally alarming symptom has been the sudden decision by division chief Melanie Chinen to order burials on the Victoria Ward Village Shops project to be left in place. State burial law allows for such restrictions, but the time to have issued them was at the start of site work, not now.

Dissatisfaction at the division and with Chinen's leadership surfaced publicly at the reconfirmation hearing of former DLNR chief Peter Young. Some may argue that Young bore some responsibility for the division's failure, but even those who support the Senate's decision to replace him can't argue that his departure solved the Historic Preservation issue.

The state cannot uphold its duty to the public by letting this division limp along. Chinen needs either to be replaced or overseen by managers who can marshal the help needed to set this sinking vessel right again. The last thing anyone wants to see is the needless loss of Hawai'i's historic resources.

Permit backlog slows Hawaii construction

2007-07-03T11:47:00.000-10:00

By Kevin Dayton
Advertiser Big Island Bureau
The state Historic Preservation Division has become a bottleneck that delays construction projects on Maui and the Big Island, sometimes for years, according to developers.
Hundreds of development-related permits have not been processed on the two islands because the division no longer has the staff necessary to handle the workload, according to a resignation letter from a key archaeologist with the agency.

Melissa A. Kirkendall, lead archaeologist for Maui, Lana'i, Kaho'olawe and the Big Island, resigned Saturday, leaving one state archaeologist on Maui, none on the Big Island and none on O'ahu to review archaeological studies needed to process grading permits for new developments.
"It takes forever" to get permits, said Stanford Carr, president and chief executive officer of Stanford Carr Development LLC. Carr estimated it took two years to complete the required archaeological studies and obtain the necessary Historic Preservation Division approvals for his company's Kaloko Heights subdivision in Kona on the Big Island.

Historic Preservation is the state agency that reviews development plans to ensure that historic, cultural and burial sites are protected. The agency reviews all development plans, including proposals for golf courses, hotels, condominiums and housing subdivisions. It also scrutinizes grubbing and grading permits, along with some building permits.

Kirkendall said in her resignation letter that about 100 archaeological reports are overdue for review.

The letter, addressed to colleagues, said the problems within the Historic Preservation Division are now so severe they prevent professional staff there from meeting their "ethical obligations" to both preserve historic sites and serve the public.

Melanie Chinen, administrator of the state Historic Preservation Division, said through a spokeswoman that she had not seen Kirkendall's letter to her colleagues, and therefore could not respond to it.

"Dr. Kirkendall has offered her resignation. We have not received any information from her regarding concerns she may have over the division's operations beyond her desire that the public education component of historic preservation be expanded," Chinen said in a written statement.

"The division is processing applications to hire several new archaeologists and looks forward to their coming on board in the near future," Chinen wrote. "Staff are committed to working to fulfill the obligations of the department."

Carr said the delays in getting permits processed by the division are the worst he has seen, but said there also are backlogs in obtaining building permits from county agencies.
"I know that it takes a long time to get things through, but it's just the nature of the beast because everybody is in line," Carr said. "It's the worst we've been through, but I think it's just because you've got a lot more activity or applications going in than ever before."

Bruce McClure, director of the Department of Public Works for the Big Island, said county officials are familiar with the long waits for state Historic Preservation approvals because the county has been waiting as well. The county is seeking Historic Preservation approval for three projects to repair damage from the Oct. 15 earthquakes.
"We're aware that they're real slow in coming back, just from our own experience," he said.

'IT'S BEEN VERY SLOW'
A spokeswoman for county Public Works said the department has been waiting since early April for Historic Preservation approvals for about $1.3 million in repairs to Napo'opo'o Road; to three damaged areas of Mamalahoa Highway in Kona; and to a pedestrian overpass on Palani Road.
"It's been very slow," McClure said. "Even before, when they were better staffed, some things were slow."

McClure said the county recently suggested changes that might help ease Historic Preservation's workload, but hasn't yet heard back from the agency.
Kirkendall would not comment further on the Historic Preservation Division or to discuss her letter, other than to say she did not intend that it be circulated to the general public.
Kirkendall's resignation is the latest in a string of departures of professional staff from Historic Preservation that has alarmed Hawaiians and private archaeologists. Critics worry that without proper staffing, archaeological sites and Native Hawaiian burials may be destroyed in Hawai'i's ongoing development boom.

Private archaeologists also expressed concerns about staff vacancies in the Historic Preservation Division, which is part of the state Department of Land and Natural Resources.
Kirkendall said in her resignation letter there are already more than 227 permits pending for the Big Island alone, and at least 100 more are pending on Maui.
At the same time, reviews by the state Historic Preservation Division are overdue for another 100 archaeological reports for Maui and Big Island sites that were produced by private archaeological consultants, Kirkendall wrote. Those reports are usually prepared on behalf of developers, with state archaeologists tasked with reviewing the work to make sure it is complete and accurate.

A NEED FOR BALANCE
When backlogs build up and the agency is late in reviewing building, subdivision and other permits, "I believe we have violated our ethical obligation to the public trust," Kirkendall wrote.

"Likewise, if we are cursory in our review of these permits, our ethical obligation to the historic properties ... and to the descendants of the creators of the historic properties, has been violated."

Chinen, administrator of the Historic Preservation Division, has said publicly the agency has become more efficient and is keeping up with its workload, but Kirkendall said in her letter the agency has not been able to keep up.

"They have got to find some qualified people to fill those positions, and the Big Island situation from a historic preservation point of view is a crisis now," said Tom Dye, president of the Society for Hawaiian Archaeology.

If Kirkendall is correct that there are hundreds of permits and reports backlogged, "pretty soon, people are just going to go ahead and develop regardless of whether there are historic sites on their properties or not," Dye said.Advertiser reporter Derrick DePledge contributed to this report.

Reach Kevin Dayton at kdayton@honoluluadvertiser.com.

Kamehameha acquires Varsity Theatre site

2007-06-27T15:21:00.000-10:00

Pacific Business News (Honolulu) - 11:34 AM HAST Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Kamehameha Schools is acquiring the Varsity Theatre site in Moiliili in a land exchange that gives Robertson Properties Group the trust's old Kamehameha Drive-In property in Aiea.
The deal, announced Wednesday, gives Hawaii's largest private landowner the deed to the 1.7-acre Varsity property on University Avenue, which includes the Varsity Office Building, in exchange for the property at the corner of Moanalua Road and Kaonohi Street near Pearlridge Center and an undisclosed cash payment.
Los Angeles-based Robertson Properties Group is owned by Pacific Theatres parent Decurion. Pacific Theatres owns Consolidated Theatres and the Varsity Theatre.
"Consolidated's decision to close the Varsity provided us with an opportunity to acquire a strategically valuable piece of property," Kirk Belsby, vice president for endowment for Kamehameha Schools, said in a statement.
"It strengthens our ties with the university community and with Moiliili business and residential communities, and it strengthens our ability to support our educational programs and services."
Robertson plans to redevelop the Aiea site and will come up with a master plan in the coming months, said John Manavian, vice president of development for Robertson Properties Group.
Kamehameha Schools plans to upgrade the Moiliili area, which includes Puck's Alley, in the next few years, said Tara Young, senior commercial asset manager for Kamehameha Schools.
"The Varsity property adds even greater synergy to our options and opportunities in Moiliili," she said.
Robertson Properties Group recently completed the renovation of the former Waikiki Theatre site on Kalakaua Avenue, now called the Center of Waikiki, and is currently developing a shopping mall called Pearl City Gateway on the city's former Manana land in Pearl City.
"Oahu is one of our core target markets where we are actively developing and acquiring land," Manavian said. "It also is a challenging market but we are well-positioned to move quickly and pursue opportunities where we can bring new uses to older properties and reposition them to better serve Oahu residents."

http://www.westhawaiitoday.com/articles/2007/06/22/local/local05.txt

2007-06-25T09:54:00.000-10:00

Print Version - Kaupulehu development finally gets started

Big Island village awaits revitalization

2007-06-25T09:50:00.000-10:00

Kaua'i site holds key to old Hawai'i

2007-06-25T09:23:00.000-10:00

Bishop Museum Receives BOH gift for restoration

2007-06-25T09:15:00.000-10:00

Honolulu mixes sophistication with nature's splendor - CNN.com

2007-06-21T17:50:00.000-10:00

Honolulu mixes sophistication with nature's splendor - CNN.com

BLNR Approves Projects for Legacy Land Conservation Program Funding

2007-06-20T10:41:00.000-10:00

BLNR Approves Projects for Legacy Land Conservation Program Funding

HONOLULU - The Board of Land and Natural Resources (BLNR) granted $4.7 million Friday June 9 for state, county and nonprofit land acquisition projects to protect Hawai‘i’s valuable resource lands through the new Legacy Land Conservation Program (LLCP).

The LLCP (Hawai‘i Revised Statutes, Chapter 173A) will convey funding from the State Land Conservation Fund to two state agencies, three nonprofits and Hawai‘i County for the acquisition and permanent protection of lands having cultural, archeological and natural resource values.

“I’m very pleased that this year we are able to preserve and protect such a wide range of resources for Hawai‘i’s future generations,” stated Allan Smith, Interim Chairperson of the BLNR.

The newly-initiated Legacy Land Conservation Commission – a nine-member commission composed of cultural, agricultural and natural resource experts and representatives from each county – advised the BLNR on this year’s project selections.

“Virtually every one of the proposals we received was viewed by the Commission as significant lands with resources that merited protection. This was a tough choice, but we’re proud to have played a role in it,” stated Commission Chair Dale Bonar.

The following are summaries of the approved projects:

The Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW), Department of Land and Natural Resources: $430,250 for the acquisition of the 1,335.98-acre Carlsmith property near Hilo, on the Big Island, for the conservation of native forest and habitat.

The National Tropical Botanical Garden (NTBG): $1,500,000 for the acquisition of 169.87 acres in Honomā‘ele, Hana, on Maui, for the conservation of native hala forest and cultural resources.

The Cave Conservancy of Hawai‘i: $154,000 for the acquisition of 9 acres in Kula Kai View Estates, on the Big Island, for the conservation of cave tunnels and cultural resources.

The Kona Historical Society: $301,000 for the acquisition of the 5.536-acre Uchida Farm, in Kealakekua, on the Big Island, for the preservation of agricultural and historical resources.

Hawai‘i County: $1,214,750 for the acquisition of 234.293 in Ka‘u, near Kawa‘a Bay, on the Big Island, for the preservation of natural and cultural resources.

The Agribusiness Development Corporation (ADC), Department of Agriculture: $1,100,000, for the acquisition of an agricultural easement on 108.217 acres of land in Kunia, on O‘ahu, from the Hawai‘i Agricultural Research Center (HARC), for the perpetual preservation of prime agricultural land.

LLCP projects are also subject to a consultation process with the Senate President and Speaker of the House of Representatives and the approval of the Governor. Funding for projects that protect lands having value as a resource to the state will be available through the Legacy Land Conservation Program on an annual basis.

For more information on the Legacy Land Conservation Program please call (808) 586-0921.

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For more information, contact:
Molly Schmidt
LLCP Program Coordinator
Phone: 808-586-0921
Molly.e.schmidt@hawaii.gov

Hawaii hotels, operators honored - MSN Money

2007-06-19T17:04:00.000-10:00

bizjournals.com Business News: Hawaii hotels, operators honored - MSN Money

National Trust's 20th list of America's most endangered historic places

2007-06-14T16:36:00.000-10:00

America's priceless heritage is at risk—from the storied waterfront of Brooklyn to the neon-clad mom-and-pop motels of Route 66—some of America's most irreplaceable landmarks are threatened.
"The sites on this year's list of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places embody the diversity and complexity of America's story, and the variety of threats that endanger it," said Richard Moe, president of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. "The places on this year's list span the continent and encompass the breadth of the American experience. Each one is enormously important to our understanding of who we are as a nation and a people."

Red Hill 'hides' WWII engineering wonder

2007-06-13T11:04:00.000-10:00

Restoration of Hawaii's quake-damaged Hulihee Palace near: Los Angeles Times Travel

2007-06-06T15:33:00.000-10:00

Restoration of Hawaii's quake-damaged Hulihee Palace near: Los Angeles Times Travel

The rebirth of Kawainui Marsh

2007-06-04T11:56:00.000-10:00

Honolulu awaits 'heritage area' status - The Honolulu Advertiser - Hawaii's Newspaper

2007-06-03T10:48:00.000-10:00

Honolulu awaits 'heritage area' status - The Honolulu Advertiser - Hawaii's Newspaper

Honolulu Chinatown: key to Oahu future?

2007-05-27T11:54:00.000-10:00

Honolulu Chinatown: key to Oahu future?

Bed-and-breakfast in Manoa for sale - The Honolulu Advertiser

2007-05-21T16:58:00.000-10:00

Bed-and-breakfast in Manoa for sale - The Honolulu Advertiser

The Hawaii Few People Know: Kalaupapa

2007-05-20T11:17:00.000-10:00

Daily Herald Travel

The Hawaii few people know
BY GEORGE OXFORD MILLER Posted Friday, May 18, 2007

Viewed from the 1,700-foot cliff, Kalaupapa looks like a travel brochure version of paradise. The volcanic peninsula stretches out below the tallest sea cliffs in the Pacific like a puddle of spilled emerald paint. Coconut-tree beaches frame the finger of land against the rolling turquoise surf.

New subs will keep Pearl busy - The Honolulu Advertiser

2007-05-20T11:13:00.000-10:00

New subs will keep Pearl busy - The Honolulu Advertiser

Honolulu to host First International Hula Conference

2007-05-16T15:08:00.000-10:00

Honolulu to host first international hula conference

Preservation Online: New Hawaii Law Saves Maui Icon

2007-05-14T15:32:00.000-10:00

Preservation Online: Today's News Archives: New Hawaii Law Saves Maui Icon

Hawaii Army Museum 'Living History Day' Scheduled for May 19 (From Hawaii Reporter)

2007-05-14T11:39:00.000-10:00

Hawaii Army Museum 'Living History Day' Scheduled for May 19
By Bill Bigelow, 5/13/2007 9:56:55 PM

The U.S. Army Museum of Hawaii will host 232 Years of military history when it presents “Living History Day” from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 19th, which is also Armed Forces Day. This event is totally FREE and presented for the education and enjoyment of the general public.

Various groups will gather at Historic Battery Randolph on the grounds of Fort DeRussy in Waikiki to commemorate, educate, entertain, and present hands-on exhibits of weapons, equipment, and insignia from ancient Hawaii to the present day. Participating organizations will include: the 25th Infantry Division; the Hawaii Historic Arms Association; the Hawaii Military Vehicle Preservation Association; the Celtic Pipes and Drums of Hawaii; the Civil War Roundtable; Ka Pa Lua Hawaii; and Birds of Paradise (aircraft modelers). Special arrangements have been made for the unique performance of the “Old Guard” Fife and Drum Corps, one of the U.S. Army’s premier musical organizations, at 11 a.m. that morning. (NOTE: This group performed for the Queen of England at the recent 400th anniversary of the first European settlement in America, at Jamestown, Virginia).

Historic military vehicles and current U.S. Army equipment will complement the museum’s tanks and Monarchy-era cannon. Various re-enactors will share the history behind their uniforms, equipment, and weapons. Musical groups will serenade visitors with traditional music and dances and Ka Pa Lua Hawaii will demonstrate ancient Hawaiian fighting arts. Large-scale, working, vintage-aircraft models will also be on display.

A special showing of classic films will be in the newly renovated U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pacific Regional Visitor Center on the second floor of the museum. The Visitor Center highlights the work of the Army Corps of Engineers in Hawaii and the entire Pacific region. Both static and interactive displays tells the engineers story.
The general public is welcome to tour the museum, visit an author’s book-signing table, browse in the museum shop, and enjoy all the Living History displays on the lawn. Validated Parking is available in the lot across from the Museum.
Bill Bigelow is the spokesperson for this event.

State must close gaps to save historic sites

2007-05-13T10:31:00.000-10:00

Posted on: Sunday, May 13, 2007

Print version - © COPYRIGHT 2007 The Honolulu Advertiser - Hawaii's Newspaper , a division of Gannett Co. Inc.

State approved permits to bulldoze ancient sites (Honolulu Advertiser)

2007-05-10T12:08:00.000-10:00

State approved permits to bulldoze ancient sites

Print version - © COPYRIGHT 2007 The Honolulu Advertiser - Hawaii's Newspaper , a division of Gannett Co. Inc.

Architectural tour gives history of Hawaii’s significant buildings

2007-04-24T22:04:00.000-10:00

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Guiding principles established for the master plan for . . . Old Maui High School

2007-04-23T16:40:00.000-10:00

Guiding principles established for the master plan for . . . Old Maui High School

ANNUAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION HONOR AWARDS ANNOUNCED

2007-04-17T11:43:00.000-10:00

FOR RELEASE CONTACT
April 9, 2007 Kiersten Faulkner
Executive Director
523-2900

Jill Byus Schorr
Manager of Membership & Development
523-2900

ANNUAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION HONOR AWARDS ANNOUNCED

Historic Hawai‘i Foundation has announced the honorees for the 2007 Preservation Honor Awards.

“The people and projects being recognized are truly outstanding,” said Kiersten Faulkner, executive director of Historic Hawai‘i Foundation. “Although each project is unique and distinctive, they all demonstrate historic preservation as a strategy for building community.”

Awards Jury Chair Robert Iopa added that the awards committee looked for projects that exemplify good preservation practice. “The awards include different types of preservation, including adaptive reuse of buildings, restoring cultural and historic landscapes, developing smart legislation, and telling the story of Hawai‘i’s built environment,” he said.

Eight awards will be presented in four categories at the awards ceremony, which will be held May 2nd on board Princess Cruises’ Island Princess.

A Preservation Media award will be granted to author MacKinnon Simpson for his book “A Century of Aloha” (Mutual Publishing). This pictorial narrative uses vintage and contemporary photography to humorously show the creation of modern Honolulu from 1905 to 2005.

A Preservation Certificate for outstanding achievement by an individual will be granted to Charles P.M.K. Burrows, Ed.D. for his decades of work to protect, preserve, restore and care for the Kawai Nui Marsh in Kailua, O‘ahu.

A Preservation Commendation for a government agency or organization will be presented to State Representatives Corinne Ching and Cindy Evans for founding the State Legislature’s Heritage Caucus, which develops public policies and legislation that support Hawai‘i’s historic and cultural legacy.

Preservation Awards for specific buildings, sites, projects or structures will be awarded to:
· Loriann Gordon for restoring the landscape at Sacred Heart Church in Honolulu;
· Mason Architects and the Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art for the restoration and rehabilitation of the exterior decorative painting at Shangri La’s Playhouse;
· Hawai‘i Theatre Center for the preservation and restoration of the historic theater and catalyzing revitalization efforts in the adjacent Chinatown historic district;
· Pacific Aviation Museum for the adaptive reuse of an aviation hanger on Ford Island; and
· YMCA of Honolulu and CDS International for the preservation, adaptive reuse and rehabilitation of the Waipahu Sugar Mill.

Historic Hawai‘i Foundation’s Preservation Honor Awards are Hawai‘i’s highest recognition of projects, individuals, or organizations active in preservation, rehabilitation, restoration or interpretation of the state’s architectural, archaeological and cultural heritage. The honor awards have been presented annually since 1975.

Nominations are considered by a committee of professionals with expertise in preservation, architecture, planning, publications and community development. The 2007 awards committee members are:
· Robert Iopa (chair), WCIT Architects
· Kiersten Faulkner, Historic Hawai‘i Foundation
· Frank Haines, Architects Hawai‘i
· Geoffrey Mowrer, Fung Associates
· Kam Napier, Honolulu Magazine
· Tom Quinlan, Historic Properties Services, LLC

The Preservation Honor Awards ceremony will be held on Wednesday, May 2 on board Princess Cruises’ Island Princess, which will be moored at Pier 2 in Honolulu Harbor. The event includes complimentary cocktails, heavy pupus and tours of the ship, as well as a presentation about the award-winning projects. Tickets are $50 and may be reserved by calling Historic Hawai‘i Foundation at 523-2900 or through the website at www.historichawaii.org. RSVPs are due by April 24.

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Digital photos available on request:
Hawai‘i Theatre Center before and after rehabilitation
YMCA/Waipahu Sugar Mill before and after rehabilitation
Shangri La Playhouse before, during and after rehabilitation

Spring 2007 Heritage Preservation Update

2007-04-17T11:36:00.000-10:00

Spring 2007 Heritage Preservation Update

Preservation Assistance Grants Available

2007-04-17T10:37:00.000-10:00

The 2007 guidelines for Preservation Assistance Grants for Smaller Institutions are available at www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/pag.html, along with sample project descriptions, sample narratives, and a list of frequently asked questions. The deadline for applications is May 15, 2007.
Preservation Assistance Grants for Smaller Institutions help small and mid-sized institutions, such as libraries, museums, historical societies, archival repositories, town and county records offices, and colleges, improve their ability to preserve and care for their humanities collections. Awards of up to $5,000 support preservation-related collection assessments, consultations, and workshops, and institutional and collaborative disaster and emergency planning. Grants cover consultant fees, workshop registration fees, related travel and per diem expenses, and the costs of purchasing and shipping preservation supplies and equipment.
All applications to the NEH must be submitted through Grants.gov.

See the application guidelines for details.

mall and mid-sized institutions that have never received an NEH grant are especially encouraged to apply.

For more information, contact the staff of NEH's Division of Preservation and Access at 202-606-8570 or preservation@neh.gov.

Diversity Scholarship Program

2007-04-04T14:21:00.000-10:00

The National Trust seeks culturally diverse applicants whose attendance at the Twin Cities National Preservation Conference will benefit their communities and whose commitment to historic preservation will be reinforced by their participation.

Winter 2007 Heritage Preservation Update

2007-02-06T10:10:00.000-10:00

Heritage Preservation Grants Available

See grants available and their deadlines including Save our History and Save America's Treasures.

IMLS - News & Events - Press Releases

2007-02-06T10:06:00.001-10:00

IMLS - News & Events - Press Releases

IMLS Launches Conservation Initiative
A multi-faceted conservation initiative has been launched at the Institute of Museum and Library Services. At Heritage Preservation's 2006 Annual Meeting, IMLS Director Anne-Imelda Radice announced that the Connecting to Collections initiative will be launched with a conservation summit June 27 and 28 in Washington, DC. Heritage Preservation will manage the summit through a cooperative agreement with IMLS. The initiative will also include regional meetings, a conservation bookshelf, and statewide planning grants.

IMLS - News & Events - Press Releases

2007-02-06T10:06:00.000-10:00

Bills aim to save historic sites

2007-02-02T13:54:00.000-10:00

Honolulu Star-Bulletin

Legislative Action Alert: Submit testimony for Jan 30 Rehabiliation Tax Credit Hearing

2007-01-29T12:00:00.000-10:00

Aloha HHF Members and Partners,

The 2007 State Legislature has begun its work. Some two dozens bills
related to historic preservation were introduced by the deadline (last
Wednesday) and Historic Hawai'i Foundation is monitoring them. If you
would like to see the bills, status, and other information, it is
available at http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/site1/docs/docs.asp?press1=docs Search for "historic preservation."

The HHF Board of Trustees has adopted legislative goals for the year,
including supporting and creating a balance of preservation
incentives, regulations and public-private partnerships to encourage
the preservation and rehabilitation of historic properties. Specific
legislative goals are:

1. State Income Tax Credit for Rehabilitation of Historic
Properties: Provide incentive for appropriate rehabilitation of
historic buildings through credits against state taxes.

2. Delay of Demolition for Historic Properties: Protect
structures and districts designated on the Hawai'i State or National
Registers of Historic Places by adding standards and procedures to
prevent or delay the demolition of historic buildings.

3. Appropriations for State Historic Preservation Division:
Increase operating and staffing fund levels for SHPD in order to
institute effective standards, efficient procedures and appropriate
staffing.

As these bills are scheduled for committee hearings, HHF will send out
action alerts to ask for testimony from individuals. The alerts will
include HHF's position on the bills, sample testimony and information
on how to submit testimony. Official testimony on behalf of Historic
Hawai'i Foundation will come from the Executive Director; we are
simply alerting our members to the issues and asking them to
participate as individuals.

How You Can Help
The first hearing has been scheduled on SB 708, which provides for a
state tax credit for rehabilitation of historic buildings, in the
Economic Development and Taxation Committee, tomorrow at 1:15 p.m
(Conference Room 224 at the Hawaii State Capitol, 1:15 p.m). HHF
strongly supports this bill. Written testimony is due TODAY (January
29, 2007). Even if you cannot attend, please fax in your written
support in the form of testimony to the committee.

Below is sample testimony for SB 708. Written testimony must be
submitted 24 hours in advance (in this case by 1:15 pm TODAY, 1/29).
It can be faxed (if less than 5 pages in length) to the Senate
Sergeant-At Arms Office at 586-6659 or 1-800-586-6659 (toll-free
neighbor islands), or can be dropped off (30 copies) to the committee
clerk, Room 216, State Capitol. When faxing, please indicate to whom
the testimony is being submitted, the date and time of the hearing,
and the required number of copies needed for submittal. Include your
name, place of residence and phone number for verification.

You can also fax your testimony to Historic Hawai'i Foundation
(523-0800) if you would like us to make and distribute the copies to
the appropriate committees for you.

Thank you,

Kiersten

Kiersten Faulkner, AICP
Executive Director
Historic Hawai'i Foundation

680 Iwilei Road Suite 690
Honolulu, HI 96817
808-523-2900 (tel)
808-523-0800 (fax)
Kiers...@historichawaii.orghttp://www.historichawaii.org

_____________________________________________________

SAMPLE WRITTEN TESTIMONY - SB708

To: Senator Carol Fukunaga, Chair
Senator Will Espero, Vice-chair
Committee on Economic Development and Taxation

From:

Date: Tuesday, January 30, 2007

1:15 pm

Subject: Support of SB708, Relating to Taxation

I wish to offer my support of SB708, which proposes a tax credit for
the rehabilitation of historic structures. This bill will provide a
25% tax credit for qualifying expenses related to an appropriate
renovation of an historic building. These credits have the power to
preserve and enhance the character of our residential neighborhoods as
well as our business districts, provide quality housing, and to spur
economic growth.

Preservation tax credit programs have proven to be successful
incentives for rehabilitating older structures and returning them to
useful life. Preserving and using our historic buildings are the best
ways to enhance community character, provide an alternative to sprawl,
encourage heritage tourism and generally spur economic development in
older neighborhoods and commercial districts.

Tax credit programs have been used at the federal level and by over
half of the states. While the details of the programs vary by state,
they have been shown to be very effective, especially when coupled
with the 20% federal historic tax credit.

This proposed tax credit is a great incentive to the owners of
historic homes, as there is no commensurate federal credit for owner-
occupied residences. This aspect of the bill may encourage more
nominations of eligible properties, leading to a greater number of
preserved historic residences, which are presently disappearing at an
alarming rate.

Perhaps the most important result of this legislation will be
something that benefits us all - preserving the history and character
of Hawaii's landscapes, which, in this age of expansive development,
is becoming more precious each day.

I strongly urge this committee to provide additional incentive to
preserve Hawaii's past by passing SB708. Mahalo for this opportunity
to testify.

Save this Church

2007-01-16T13:14:00.000-10:00

Save this Church

Story by Maui News staff writer LEHIA APANA

PUUNENE The clock is ticking for one of Maui’s historic buildings that will be demolished if an effort to move it fails.
The Puunene Congregational Church may soon join the ranks of other landmarks that have disappeared from the former plantation camp.
“This building tells a story of life in a plantation community, which really was a community all its own,” said Historic Hawaii Foundation Executive Director, Kiersten Faulkner. “It would be a shame to see that become lost forever.”

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2007-01-16T11:38:00.000-10:00

Museum gets $1M gift of artifacts
The donation from the Damon Estate includes more than 600 items

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Condominium sales signal new life for Kauai's Coco Palms - Pacific Business News (Honolulu):

2007-01-16T10:44:00.000-10:00

Condominium sales signal new life for Kauai's Coco Palms - Pacific Business News (Honolulu):

Damon heir buys Moanalua Gardens for $5M

2007-01-04T13:35:00.000-10:00

Uncertainty over the future of one of O'ahu's most historically and culturally significant spots has been resolved with the sale of Moanalua Gardens by the Estate of Samuel Mills Damon to an heir who intends to keep it open to the public.

John Philip "JP" Damon, a great-grandson to the namesake of the $900 million estate, bought the 22-acre, one-time home of Prince Lot, who became Kamehameha V, for $5.05 million. Damon, 45, took title to the property Friday.

One of Hawai'i's earliest public parks, it hosts the annual Prince Lot Hula Festival, the largest noncompetitive hula festival. It also is home to the so-called "Hitachi tree," one of two exceptional monkeypod trees on the property that are on the National Historic Register. The tree's nickname comes from its use in television commercials by Japan's Hitachi Corp., making it a popular photo stop for Japanese visitors here.

The historic site has been operated by the Damon Trust for public use since 1924, but the impe!
nding dissolution of the trust has had many worried that it could fall into the hands of an entity that would be insensitive to its role as a place for public respite, disrespectful of its past, or both.

Don't lose focus on historic preservation

2007-01-04T09:17:00.000-10:00

From The Honolulu Advertiser 1/4/07

The danger that the historic Walker Estate will be demolished no longer seems as imminent, and historic preservationists feel greatly relieved.

Holy-Eye LLC, owner of the century-old property, bought it in 1998 for $5 million, but found the cost of maintenance prohibitive and put it up for sale a year ago. A prospective purchaser, TR Partners LLC, had stepped forward, but in recent weeks the owners decided to put the estate back on the open market, seeking $12.9 million.

Although the bulldozers no longer seem quite ready to roll, state law still puts up no real obstacle to demolition if a buyer is found.

That's incredible, considering that this property is listed on both the state and national registers of historic places. It's pointless having such a distinction when the state law can't protect such important artifacts of our past.

This is precisely the challenge facing the legislative Heritage Caucus, a group of lawmakers focused on adding muscle to the state's pun!
y historic preservation safeguards.

No building or site should be utterly sacrosanct. There are reasons that a historic site could become less valuable; damage from fire or other events, or simply the cumulative damage of age can diminish a building's value to the public. But determining that takes time, so a proposed demolition should at least trigger a public review of the idea.

The caucus, with the help of experts, is researching model laws in other places, and that much is encouraging.

Last month, for example, Connecticut's law was invoked to set aside plans for demolishing a historic home in the town of Norwalk until a judge decides whether it should be saved. Such a cooling-off period should be considered in Hawai'i, as well.

The state's Heritage Caucus will meet this week to begin crafting revisions to state law. The key may lie in exploring tax incentives and zoning changes to help adapt historic properties to nonresidential use, preserving the sense of plac!
e that's appreciated by tourists and kama'aina alike

This should resonate with everyone. All of us mourn the erosion of Hawai'i's history, and the rallying cry to save the Walker Estate, with its stately residence and lovely gardens, has echoed in all corners. Stewardship is a duty not only for preservationists, but for all who view the Islands' past as key to its future.

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Walker Estate deal is off, officials report

2007-01-04T09:12:00.000-10:00

What's the Rush?

2006-12-20T14:27:00.003-10:00

What’s the Rush?

Get a Rush at The National Preservation Conference - the best place to put your hot topics in front of

thousands of like-minded preservationists

…and a few who aren’t.

The National Trust for Historic Preservation invites you to submit a proposal for an education session for the Twin Cities National Preservation Conference in Saint Paul, Minnesota, October 2-6, 2007.

Submission deadline is January 12!

We seek proposals that present cutting-edge historic preservation strategies and critical issues that challenge communities across the country. Sessions dealing with green building, teardowns and infill design, smart growth, community development tools and incentives, eminent domain, rural heritage, the future of historic sites, and all aspects of diversity are of particular interest. For the first time in 2007, submit a proposal for a Poster Presentation. Poster sessions feature individual presentations, accompanied by a display on poster board, in a special area of the Exhibit Hall. Poster sessions are a perfect way to highlight a success, describe a program, or just share your work.

When considering your submission, think about…

Fundamentally green building and preservation are compatible. How does this affect the balance of traditional building practices and materials with green architecture and design? What do the USGBC’s LEED standards mean for preservation and vice versa? Can we identify good models for the synergy among preservation, sustainability and smart growth?
Does your community have a successful strategy to manage teardowns? How effective is Form Based Zoning in addressing this issue? Will this phenomenon be affected by rising energy costs? To what degree should additions or infill construction “match” their context? How can preservationists best respond to the growing interest in “new-old” houses?
What’s the future of the traditional house museum? With the rise of heritage tourism, how do we successfully market “experiences”? How far can we go to diversify revenue sources? What are the possibilities for alternative uses?
How has the Supreme Court ruling on eminent domain affected communities and their preservation efforts? How can preservationists successfully respond to takings referenda, such as Measure 37 in Oregon, and similar initiatives in a growing number of states?
What innovative roles can preservation play in rural revitalization? Are there ways to bolster community supported agriculture through preservation? What role can heritage tourism play?
What are the potential synergies and conflicts between diversity and gentrification? How can we preserve the essential character of historic neighborhoods while respecting the cultures of new waves of residents? How can we attract people from the broadest range of cultures to preservation?

How to Submit

Proceed to the conference website, www.nthpconference.org. This year education session proposals are being accepted only through the fast and friendly on-line submission system.

Don’t be left behind.

Submission deadline is JANUARY 12!

Daughters of Hawai'i Establish Earthquake Campaign

2006-12-20T14:26:00.000-10:00

Media Contact:

Heidi Johnson

(808) 595-6291

dohmemb@hawaii.rr.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Tuesday, December 5^th, 2006

Daughters of Hawai'i Establish Earthquake Campaign

HONOLULU, HI--Daughters of Hawai‘i received a $25,000 donation from the Paul Allen Family Foundation to assist with the restoration of the earthquake-damaged Hulihe'e Palace in Kailua-Kona on the island of Hawai‘i. In response to the severe damage, The Daughters have established a Hulihe‘e Earthquake Fund, which hopes to raise significant funds for the repair and restoration of the Palace.

The kickoff for the fundraising was held on November 29, 2006 with a reception hosted by First Hawaiian Bank at the Bankers Club in the First Hawaiian Tower in Honolulu. A special Hulihe‘e Palace video was premiered at the event. Hawaii Student Television, a nonprofit organization that uses video production as an educational tool for students, produced the video. High school students on the Big Island filmed many of the dramatic shots of the damage to the palace that were incorporated into the film, which will be available for viewing at the Daughters website at www.daughtersofhawaii.org.

Those wishing to make donations to the Hulihe’e Earthquake Fund may send their tax deductible donations to: Daughters of Hawai‘i, 2913 Pali Highway, Honolulu, HI, 96817 or call (808) 595-6291.

# # # #

Heidi Johnson
Membership and Public Relations
Daughters of Hawai'i
Phone: (808) 595-6291
Fax: (808) 595-4395
Email: dohmemb@hawaii.rr.com

Queen Emma Summer Palace
2913 Pali Hwy
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 595-3167

Hulihe'e Palace
75-5718 Ali'i Drive
Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740
(808) 329-1877

WWW.DAUGHTERSOFHAWAII.ORG

Save this Church

2006-12-18T15:01:00.000-10:00

Save this Church

Hulihe’e Palace Reopens

2006-10-27T12:46:00.000-10:00

On Thursday, October 26, Hulihe´e Palace reopened for public tours following the October Earthquake. While the palace has suffered major damage, it has been determined to be structurally sound. The public will now be able to visit the central hallway and look into the heavily damaged side parlors.

The nonprofit Daughters of Hawai´i, who restored and operate the palace, are starting an Earthquake Fund to support the repair and restoration of the palace. It has been estimated that the cost of repair will exceed $1 million. Repair and stabilization will start immediately using a previous $50,000 state grant in aid that the Daughters received over the summer.

Those wishing to donate towards the restoration are asked to mail their tax-deductible donations to: Daughters of Hawai‘i, 2913 Pali Highway, Honolulu, HI 96817.

Please specify that you want the donation to go towards the restoration of Hulihe’e Palace. You can find out more about the earthquake damage and read the complete architects report at www.daughtersofhawaii.org.

For more information or questions contact David Scott, Executive Director at (808) 595-6291.

# # #

Heidi Johnson
Membership and Public Relations
Daughters of Hawai'i
Phone: (808) 595-6291
Fax: (808) 595-4395Email: dohmemb@hawaii.rr.com

Queen Emma Summer Palace
2913 Pali Hwy
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 595-3167

Hulihe'e Palace
75-5718 Ali'i Drive
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
(808) 329-1877

Media Contact:
David Scott
(808) 595-6291
doh1903@hawaii.rr.com

Historic Hawaii palace damaged, but blessed

2006-10-23T16:20:00.000-10:00

USA TODAY

Historic church ready to rebuild

2006-10-20T23:13:00.000-10:00

'Iolani Palace suffered quake damage

2006-10-20T23:11:00.000-10:00

Historic Hulihe Palace on Big Island 'red-tagged'

2006-10-20T23:08:00.000-10:00

By Dan Nakaso

Advertiser Staff Writer

Civil Defense officials "reg-tagged" historic Hulihe'e Palace in Kailua, Kona this morning making it uninhabitable.

"People cannot go in right now but it can be rebuilt," said David Scott, executive director of the Daughters of Hawai'i, which runs Hulihe'e Palace. "We are committed to restoring Hulihe'e Palace."

He estimated the cost of repairs at $1 million.

Scott hopes that a structural engineer deems the palace structurally sound in the next few days so visitors can at least enter the hallway to view the bottom floor rooms that were damaged.
The entire exterior of the lava stone building also needs to be replastered, Scott said.
The palace has been off limits to visitors since Sunday's earthquakes. It relies on the 300 to 500 visitors it gets each day for funding and had already raised $200,000 for renovations before Sunday's earthquakes damaged each of the palace's six rooms and destabilized gables inside the attic, which threatened to crash into the upstairs Kawananakoa Room.
The gables, located near the peak of the roof in the attic, were "precarious and out of plumb by 6 inches," Scott said.

The building's truss roof structure, which was built during the palace's 1927 renovation, is sound, Scott said.

The least damaged areas are the center hallways of both the downstairs and upstairs, Scott said.
But the six rooms of the palace have "significant damage," primarily from damaged plaster, he said. Falling plaster and moulding damaged a handful of historic artifacts, including Queen Kapiolani's writing desk.

Hulihe'e Palace is listed on both the state and national historic registry and images of the earthquake damage were broadcast around the world.

"We got national recognition and have gotten calls from all over the country," Scott said. "We hope it will enhance fund-raising opportunities."

Queen Emma Summer Palace on O'ahu, which is also run by the Daughters of Hawai'i, had no damage, Scott said.

A small picture of Prince Albert fell over in a glass case but "even the kahili didn't tip over," Scott said.

Reach Dan Nakaso at dnakaso@honoluluadvertiser.com.

2 quake-damaged Big Island Churches found unsafe

2006-10-20T16:33:00.000-10:00

2 quake-damaged Big Island churches found unsafe
Honolulu Star-Bulletin - Honolulu,HI,USA

Two historic Big Island churches -- including the oldest Christian church in Hawaii -- were "red-tagged" by county officials yesterday, declared unsafe for ...

On Hawaii's Big Island: Shaken but not deterred

2006-10-20T16:26:00.000-10:00

On Hawaii's Big Island: Shaken but not deterred
USA Today - USA... temblor to hit the state in more than 20 years, the Hawaii Visitors & ... Elsewhere on the island: Hulihee Palace and several other historic structures reported ...

HHF Fundraiser for West Hawai‘i Preservation Projects

2006-10-20T10:32:00.000-10:00

HHF Fundraiser for West Hawai‘i Preservation Projects
Special hotel and event rates available

Historic Hawai‘i Foundation invites you to participate in a special fundraising event in Kona on November 11, 2006 and to attend other activities over the weekend. HHF will use proceeds from the fundraiser to support preservation projects in West Hawai‘i, including responding to earthquake damage to historic sites. While the specific allocations will be determined at a future time, potential projects include damage assessment, planning and construction grants for historic buildings and other technical assistance.

HHF’s silent auction will be held during the Signature Cup Competition of the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival on Saturday, November 11, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Kona Joe Coffee in Kealakekua. The event also includes preservation exhibits, barista espresso competition, live music and food booths.

In addition to the fundraising event, Historic Hawai‘i Foundation will host a Cocktail Reception for HHF members and their guests on Friday, November 10, 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Sheraton Keauhou. This is an opportunity to meet Historic Hawai‘i Foundation members, trustees and staff for after-dinner drinks and socializing, to learn about current HHF programs and discuss ways to get involved.

Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa is offering a special rate for HHF members Friday November 10 through Sunday, November 12. Deluxe Ocean View Rooms are available at $139 per night. Reservations are available by calling Valery O’Brien at 535-3524.

“Kamaha`o: The Wondrous Myths of Hawaii” will be presented on Friday, November 10, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm, under the stars at Hawaii Lawn, Sheraton Keauhou. Dinner and show cost $79.95. For reservations, please call Valery O’Brien at 535-3524. While laced with many of the aspects visitors may expect at a luau, such as the excitement and gracefulness of traditional Hawaiian dance to delicious food prepared by Sheraton Keauhou’s talented culinary staff, Kamaha`o is also much more. It is a state-of-the-art production with lavish theatrics woven in to each scene as talented performers share mystical legends of Hawaii.

Sunrise Golf will be offered on Saturday, November 11, 7:00 am, at the Kona Country Club Mauka Course for $40 per person. For Reservations call Valery O’Brien 535-3524. The Ali‘i Mountain Course’s front nine was designed by William Bell, the back nine by Nelson Wright. It offers a more challenging terrain on a par 72 course with 6,634 yards from the blue (championship) tees, 72.9 rating and 135 slope.

We hope that you will be able to join us for this fun-filled weekend and contribute to preservation efforts in West Hawai‘i.

For more information, please contact Danielle Wood at (808) 523-2900 or Danielle@historichawaii.org. Please also let Danielle know if would like to make a donation to the silent auction.

Earthquake Jars Hawaii's Historic Structures

2006-10-20T09:37:00.000-10:00

Earthquake Jars Hawaii's Historic Structures
Preservation Magazine - USA...

"Overall, it sounds pretty grim," says Kiersten Faulkner, executive director of the Honolulu-based Historic Hawai'i Foundation, which is compiling a list of ...

Above: Hulihee Palace (Historic Hawaii Foundation Photo)

LA TIMES: Quake Damaged Historic Sites

2006-10-18T11:13:00.000-10:00

Hawaiian temple walls, a palace and other structures were harmed in Sunday's temblor.

By Sam Howe Verhovek, Times Staff Writer
October 18, 2006

KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii — Resorts, airports and much else about Hawaiian life were back to normal Tuesday, two days after a magnitude-6.7 earthquake struck just off the island of Hawaii. But for some of the Big Island's most historic — and fragile — structures, the effects of the quake were not so quickly overcome.

"We didn't fare well at all," said Fanny AuHoy, administrator of the two-story Hulihe'e Palace, built of coral, lava rock and native wood in 1838 for the Hawaiian royal family. "This building has withstood other earthquakes, hurricanes and big storms. But this damage is really bad."Huge cracks were evident inside and outside, and several large chunks of plaster had fallen from the ceilings of the palace. Run by the Daughters of Hawaii, it includes items dating back to what some native Hawaiians call "pre-contact days" — or the time before Westerners arrived.

The palace was among a dozen or so historic structures, all on the Big Island, where major damage from the quake was reported. "We were very relieved that there was no loss of life" in the quake, said Kiersten Faulkner, executive director of the Historic Hawaii Foundation, a Honolulu-based nonprofit that is tracking the damage. But, added Faulkner, "we are concerned about the loss of the historic fabric in west Hawaii Island." Moreover, she said, "we are urging people not to make any hasty decisions about demolition or replacement."

More...

Quakes damaged palace's structure, contents

2006-10-17T14:27:00.000-10:00

Honolulu Advertiser

West Hawai‘i Earthquake Damages Historic Buildings

2006-10-17T11:54:00.000-10:00

Damage to historic buildings and archeological sites in West Hawai‘i are being reported after Sunday's earthquakes.
The U.S. Geological Survey reported that the first earthquake, which had a 6.7 magnitude, struck at 7:07 a.m. Sunday and was centered 24 miles below Kiholo Bay. A second quake hit at 7:14 a.m. about 13 miles northwest of Kawaihae at a depth of 12 miles.
The Big Island has had 68 aftershocks of magnitudes of 2.0 or greater in the past 24 hours. Most of them were centered off shore.

The earthquake did not cause death or injury, but Big Island residents have reported damage to several historic buildings and archeological sites.
Initial reports have not been verified through site assessment, but include:

Hulihe'e Palace in Kailua has cracks and ceiling collapse; Great Wall of Kuakini Wall in Kailua was heavily damaged and near collapse;
Sugar Mill Stack in Kohala collapsed;
Pu'ukohala Heiau National Historic Park in Kawaihae had damage to the heiau walls and the terraces on all sides;
John Young Homestead lost the east wall and the entry;
Mailekini Heiau lost walls on the north, east and center.
Older churches in Kohala and Waimea show cracks in walls and ceilings;
Greenwell Store had minor damage.

To report damage to historic structures, please email preservation@historichawaii.org We will provide the information to State Historic Preservation Division staff on the ground to help with their assessments.

Historic Hawaii Foundation is consulting with the National Trust for Historic Preservation, State Historic Preservation Division and National Park Service on working with property owners on assessing and saving historic structures. If you are interested in participating in this effort, please email preservation@historichawaii.org or call the office at 808-523-2900.

National Trust Accepting Nominations for 2007 list of America’s Dozen Distinctive Destinations

2006-10-04T11:17:00.000-10:00

National Trust Accepting Nominations for 2007 list of America’s Dozen Distinctive Destinations

Nomination forms for the 2007 list of America’s Dozen Distinctive Destinations are now available online at www.nationaltrust.org/ddd.

The Dozen Distinctive Destinations program is embarking on its seventh year of providing alternatives to Anyplace, USA.

Nominees should be recognizable locations, have vibrant downtowns, a strong commitment to historic preservation and revitalization, an economic base of locally owned small businesses and walking access for residents and visitors.

All nominations must be received by Monday, November 13, 2006.

Previous Dozen Distinctive Destinations that were listed more than five years ago are able to re-apply for this year’s list.

For more information about the program or the nomination process, please visit file://www.nationaltrust.org/ddd or contact Carrie Johnson in the Office of Communications at 202-588-6141 or e-mail Carrie_Johnson@nthp.org.

The former Walker Estate may soon become history

2006-09-29T10:44:00.000-10:00

Developers plan to raze the historic estate to build homes

The former Walker Estate may soon become history

Honolulu Star-Bulletin - Honolulu,HI,USA

More visitors are diversifying their hawaii experience by . . .

2006-09-26T16:44:00.000-10:00

NCL America's growth has allowed some Oahu attractions to stay afloat while providing a boost to the neighbor islands

Last call for Aloha Tower advisers

2006-09-25T14:49:00.000-10:00

http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2006/Sep/23/bz/FP609230322.html/?print=on

by Honolulu Advertiser Staff

Community members wishing to help shape a private development plan for state land at Honolulu Harbor Piers 5 and 6 near Aloha Tower have until Sept. 30 to seek a spot on an advisory committee.
The state Aloha Tower Development Corp. is negotiating with Texas developer Ken Hughes to build leasehold condominiums, time-shares, retail space, restaurants and possibly a hotel on the site.
A volunteer public advisory group is expected to meet monthly to provide feedback as the project is designed with more detail and refined.
Persons interested in serving on the panel should submit a resume and one-page letter describing how the candidate can best contribute to the effort.
Applicants being sought include people living and working in the immediate neighborhood as well as people with experience in real estate marketing and financing, urban and regional planning, recreational and open space, the maritime industry, architecture with emphasis on the "Hawaiian Sense of Place" and local culture.
Submit applications by e-mail to atdc@alohatower.org or fax to 586-3046. For more information contact Sandra Pfund at spfund@alohatower.org or 586-2530.

URGENT: HELP PREVENT DEMOLITION OF THE WALKER ESTATE

2006-09-25T12:56:00.000-10:00

Letters to the Honolulu Department of Planning and Permitting are needed to oppose a development plan to would demolish the house, carriage house and the gardens of the historic Walker Estate in Nu‘uanu. The estate, including the house and gardens, is on the National and State Registers of Historic Places.

Comments on the proposed demolition and cluster development may be addressed to Mr. Henry Eng, Director, Department of Planning and Permitting, City and County of Honolulu, 650 S. King Street, 7th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813.

Proposed Demolition
The historic home, gardens and all buildings of the nationally-recognized Walker Estate in Nu‘uanu are proposed to be destroyed under a plan filed with the City and County of Honolulu. CCH Department of Planning and Permitting received an application for a demolition permit for all structures on the site, as well as a request for a cluster development on the property that would add 20 houses where the gardens are currently.

Prior to approving any permits, the City will require the applicant to complete an Environmental Assessment of the impacts to the historic property. The environmental assessment requires public notification and comment, which will be used by Department of Planning and Permitting in determining whether or not to allow the demolition and new development.

Proposed Removal from the Register of Historic Places
In addition to the City process, the State Historic Preservation Division also received a letter requesting that five acres of the Walker Estate be removed from the State Register of Historic Places. The initial letter included only the gardens, but a subsequent notice to the State included a statement of intent to demolish all of the buildings, including the primary residence.

Comments on the proposal to remove the site from the State and National Registers of Historic Places may be addressed to Dr. Kiyoshi Ikeda, Chairperson, Hawai`i Historic Places Review Board, Department of Land and Natural Resources, 601 Kamokila Boulevard, Room 555, Kapolei, HI 96707.

State law requires that any application to remove a property from the Historic Register be heard by the State Historic Places Review Board. Public notice of the hearing is required. There are only three reasons for removing a site from the Register: the qualities which originally caused them to be listed have been lost or destroyed; proof that an error in professional judgment had been made; or failure to follow procedures.

Historic Hawaii Foundation believes that the Walker Estate, which has been on the National Register since 1973 and the State Register since 1982, does not meet the criteria for de-listing. Any application for removal from the Historic Registers should be denied.

About the Walker Estate
The Walker estate was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973 and on the State Register in 1982. The statement of significance for the listing specifically includes extensive discussion of the six acres of grounds, the garden design, plantings and objects, and the setting for the residence.

When the estate was nominated to the National Register, the statement of significance included a description of the gardens, noting that “the landscaping includes many pants and trees unique to Hawai`i and some unique only to this garden. The various areas contain plants and trees from all over the world and are divided into the following gardens: corner garden, Japanese garden (reputed to be the oldest formal Japanese garden in Honolulu), pink garden, orchard gardens (2), rock garden, fern house, rainbow garden and entrance garden.”

Mrs. Una Walker an avid and active member of the early historic preservation movement. She served as a trustee to the National Trust for Historic Preservation. She supported the historic designation of her home, as it was her desire to protect her historic property for all of Hawaii to share and enjoy. She was also a strong supporter of HHF. The first office of Historic Hawaii Foundation was housed in the Walker Estate carriage house in 1974 and many HHF events were held in the gardens.

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Comments Invited for the Preserve America Summit

2006-08-31T11:36:00.000-10:00

The Preserve America Summit to mark the 40th anniversary of the passage of the National Historic Preservation Act is scheduled for October 19-20 in New Orleans. The summit will be led by Laura Bush, First Lady of the United States and Honorary Chair of the Preserve America program, in cooperation with the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation.

The summit has 11 focus areas looking at major components of the national historic preservation program and making recommendations to advance historic preservation programs and national and international policy related to heritage conservation.

Several of the panels looking at the focus areas are seeking comments and suggestions, these include:

Building a Preservation Ethic and Public Appreciation for History, email to presethiccomments@achp.gov by September 8

Determining What Is Important, email to crhdp_info@nps.gov by September 7

Participating in the Global Preservation Community, email garaoz@usicomos.org

http://www.preserveamerica.gov/06summitfacts.html
http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/feature/webforum/index.htm

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Bishop Museum begins a massive renovation to its Hawaiian Hall that is expected to take two years

2006-08-30T13:26:00.000-10:00

Back to life
Bishop Museum begins a massive renovation to its Hawaiian Hall that is expected to take two years
By Burl Burlingamebburlingame@starbulletin.com
For the first time in decades, the interior of Bishop Museum's Hawaiian Hall is illuminated as it was designed to be -- with sunlight falling through a massive decorative skylight in the ceiling.

Ceremony on Missouri to mark end of World War II

2006-08-30T13:18:00.000-10:00

The Honolulu Advertiser's 150-Year Special Section

2006-08-30T12:35:00.000-10:00

Historic Hawaii Foundation Releases Policy on the Preservation of Recreational Cabins at Kokee and Waimea State Parks

2006-08-23T11:54:00.000-10:00

Historic Hawaii Foundation released its policy regarding preservation of recreational cabins at Koke`e and Waimea State Parks, Kaua`i.

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ACHP Announces 2007 Preserve America Presidential Awards Call for Nominations

2006-08-22T16:37:00.000-10:00

http://www.preserveamerica.gov/presidentialaward.html

Due November 1 2006

Should These Stairs Be Saved?

2006-08-22T13:18:00.000-10:00

By Lyric Wallwork Winik
Published: August 20, 2006
Parade Magazine

Every day, from his office window, Tom Grassi catches a glimpse of the stairs. They come from nothing and lead to nothing. On top, their granite treads still gleam, but the bottom has been stripped bare. They are a relic of what once was the World Trade Center. Indeed, these plaza stairs are all that is left above ground from those buildings.

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NTHP: Save the World Trade Center Staircase Petition

2006-08-22T12:30:00.000-10:00

To: The Port Authority of NY & NJ and Silverstein Properties, Inc.
We, the undersigned, urge the Port Authority and Silverstein Properties to make a steadfast commitment to preservation of the World Trade Center Staircase on its original site. All over the world, people have found innovative ways to incorporate preserved ruins with new structures. At Tower Two, preservation and integration of the Staircase would infuse any new design with great depth and relevance. Please make the preservation and integration of the World Trade Center Staircase into the Tower Two design the highest priority, to ensure that its great national significance is not lost in the complex, momentous, and important process of rebuilding Lower Manhattan.

Go to the Petition

Museum gets Zero's ruins

2006-08-11T14:31:00.000-10:00

Aviation Museum gets Zero's ruins

By Jan TenBruggencate
Advertiser Kaua'i Bureau

LIHU'E, Kaua'i — The owners of Ni'ihau have loaned to the Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor the remains of a Japanese Zero that was part of the attack that bombed Pearl Harbor Dec. 7, 1941, and which crash-landed on the small island later that day.
The story of the Japanese aircraft became a part of Hawaiian folklore — nicknamed "The Battle of Ni'ihau"— after the pilot terrorized the Ni'ihau community and was killed after repeatedly shooting Ni'ihau native Beni Kanahele, who survived the gunshot wounds.
Museum executive director Allan Palmer said there is not much left of the plane, an A6M2 Type 21 bomber. The U.S. Navy reportedly took the engine and other critical parts shortly after the events. Ni'ihau co-owner Keith Robinson said the main things going to the museum are parts of the wings.

But the museum also has a complete Zero of the same model that is in good condition, Palmer said.

The Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor, on Ford Island, is scheduled to open on Dec. 7 this year, the 65th anniversary of the 1941 attack. There will be a special exhibit of Ni'ihau's place in the history of the war, Palmer said.

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HTA ANNOUNCES RFP FOR HAWAIIAN CULTURE PROGRAM

2006-07-31T11:36:00.000-10:00

NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: July 31, 2006 (06-18)

HONOLULU – Rex Johnson, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Hawaii Tourism
Authority (HTA), the state agency for tourism, has announced the HTA’s request for proposals
(RFP) for the 2007 Hawaiian Culture Program.

HTA’s Hawaiian Culture Program supports programs that honor and perpetuate the Hawaiian
culture and community. The Program’s criteria are designed to address the goal and objectives
identified in the Hawaii Tourism Strategic Plan: 2005-2015 (TSP) for the “Hawaiian Culture”
initiative. The objectives include: strengthening the relationship between the visitor industry and the Hawaiian community; nurturing the Hawaiian culture by creating visitor experiences,
activities and marketing programs that are respectful and accurate; and supporting Hawaiian
programs and cultural practitioners, craftsmen, musicians and other artist that preserve and
perpetuate the Hawaiian culture.

“We are pleased to continue to support the Hawaiian cultural initiative which will help to
increase collaboration between the Native Hawaiian community and the visitor industry,” said
Johnson. “Through the guidance of our Hawaiian Culture Program Advisory Council, we will be
supporting programs that provide visitors with a unique opportunity to experience our host
culture and what makes Hawaii special.”

The application and information packets will be available for download on the HTA’s website at
www.hawaiitourismauthority.org beginning July 31, 2006. Interested parties may also call (808)973-2258 to request a packet or pick one up at the HTA Office, located in the Hawaii
Convention Center, 1801 Kalakaua Avenue (Level 1), Honolulu, Hawaii 96815.

The deadline for submitting final proposals to the HTA is Friday, September 15, 2006.

http://www.historichawaii.org/Calendar_Events/06-18._HTA_2007_RFP_for_Hawaiian_Culture_rev.pdf

Additional information is also available at
http://www.hawaiitourismauthority.org/

July 2006 Historic Hawai'i News now available

2006-07-17T14:02:00.000-10:00

Historic Hawaii Foundation's July Newsletter is now available online at:

http://www.historichawaii.org/Newsletter.html

Coalition works on plan to revitalize Chinatown

2006-07-17T09:36:00.000-10:00

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Coalition works on plan to revitalize Chinatown
$40,000 in grants funds development of 10 proposals
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Developer targeting esteemed Walker Estate

2006-06-30T10:19:00.000-10:00

Developer targeting esteemed Walker Estate

Posted on: Thursday, June 29, 2006
The Honolulu Advertiser
By Andrew Gomes
Advertiser Staff Writer

The century-old Walker Estate in Nu'uanu could be carved up under a plan to build homes on the property and remove part of the estate from state and national historical registers.
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Developer targeting esteemed Walker Estate

2006-06-29T10:50:00.000-10:00

Honolulu Advertiser

Designs on Chinatown

2006-06-22T11:04:00.000-10:00

Designs on Chinatown

By Mary Vorsino
Advertiser Urban Honolulu Writer
Over the past 40 years, a string of urban renewal programs have focused on Chinatown's 15 square city blocks of open-air markets and antique buildings.

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