News and events for the UH-Manoa Historic Preservation Program
According to an article in the Star Bulletin, the 1933 lighthouse in North Kohala is slated to be demolished due to coastal erosion :
The Kauhola Point Lighthouse sits on a rapidly eroding cliff and has become a safety hazard, the Coast Guard said. Some are sad the lighthouse will be removed from the scenic coastline. [...]
KGMB9 NEWS :
The Natatorium is a tribute to World War I veterans from Hawaii. It’s also a salt water pool in Waikiki, but it’s been closed for the past 30 years and falling apart. Thursday, a task force made its final recommendation to tear it down. The debate got heated, but in the end 12 members [...]
Washington, D.C. (April 28, 2009) – The National Trust for Historic Preservation named Lāna‘i City in Hawai‘i to its 2009 list of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places. This annual list highlights important examples of the nation’s architectural, cultural and natural heritage that are at risk of destruction or irreparable damage.
Lāna‘i City is a jewel, [...]