Virtual Engagement Survey HISTORIC HAWAI‘I FOUNDATION AUGUST 2020
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Virtual Engagement Survey HISTORIC HAWAI‘I FOUNDATION AUGUST 2020 1 Q1: Where do you live? Answered: 122 Skipped: 0 Q2: Are you an HHF member? Q3. Where is your favorite historic place or site? Word size reflects the number of responses received for each place. Iolani Palace was the favorite! August 28, 2020 4 Q4. Are there any historic properties that you feel are threatened or that you are concerned about? Where? Hawai‘i Island Totally - Bond memorial library in Kapa‘au - been waiting 9 years for the State to act so we can proceed to save this building! Mauna Kea Keauhou Bay; birthplace of King Kamehameha III. The site of the Battle of Kuamo'o, south of Keauhou. Keolanahihi/Heahealani complex, Kailua Kona. The entire West Hawai‘i coastline. There are so many ancient fishing settlements that have yet to be discovered. Some have been absorbed into huge parcels of privately owned property of individuals who barely spend a week each year in Hawai‘i. Kamehameha Hall in Keaukaha, Hilo, a property stewarded by the Royal Order of Kamehameha. Q4. Are there any historic properties that you feel are threatened or that you are concerned about? Where? Kaua‘i • Gulick-Rowell House • Hā‘ena, all the beachfront lots currently being developed threaten iwi kupuna and the beach. • Hanalei and Hanalei bridges • Nā Pali Coastline -- sacred sites, flora, fauna, etc. • Polihale State Park because of the recent media coverage showing illegal camping on site. • Wailua River area Q4. Are there any historic properties that you feel are threatened or that you are concerned about? Where? Maui The buildings at the old Pu'unene mill - including the buildings from the plantation, not just the mill itself. Nu'u, Makena, Old Maui High School. Ka‘ahumanu Church, Wailuku. Former WW2 military sites on Maui along the shoreline and in the sugar cane fields. ʻĪao Valley, the burials across Maui nui, and Maui's historic North Shore sites. Moloka‘i • Kalaupapa Q4. Are there any historic properties that you feel are threatened or that you are concerned about? Where? O‘ahu Ala Moana Park All the early 20th century single-walled bungalows so typical of our older Honolulu neighborhoods. They are deeply threatened by monster homes and insensitive new oversized dwellings. The unique charm of our older neighborhoods will be gone forever if we can't provide more support for homeowners to maintain them, and convince people to restore and rehabilitate, not demolish. Bishop Museum Chinatown Everywhere (on O‘ahu) MANY! Iolani Palace, Kaniakapupu, Kawaiahao Church. Q4. Are there any historic properties that you feel are threatened or that you are concerned about? Where? O‘ahu • Dillingham Blvd. • The old Palama Theater near Tamashiro’s Fish market. It should have been preserved years ago for its Chinese architectural features, some of which still remain. • Some of the State-owned historic cemeteries like the one in Kalihi on School Street. The homeless are pitching tents on historical graves. • Kyoto Gardens at Honolulu Memorial Park • Niniko, Frederick Lowrey Residence, Nu'uanu, Oahu • Queen Emma Summer Palace Q4. Are there any historic properties that you feel are threatened or that you are concerned about? Where? O‘ahu • Waipahu Depot Road and surroundings • The Heiau under H3 • Koa Ridge Ranch house • Ewa Plantation Manager's House and the rest of the district • Fort Kamehameha housing (2) • Jodo Mission in Haleiwa • Yes, my 100 year beach house on Sunset Point Oahu. Built by Judge Skinner Davis. • Marconi Station, Kahuku Q4. Are there any historic properties that you feel are threatened or that you are concerned about? Where? O‘ahu • Haiku Stairs • Waikalua Loko Fishpond, Kāne‘ohe • Kailua • Maunawili Valley--homes and cultural sites • Queen’s Retreat/Hedemann House (2) • Pali Lookout • Pāhonu Pond, Waimānalo • Wawamalu and Makapu‘u State Park - because vehicles drive in there • Hawaiian burial cliff grounds above Aina Haina Elementary • Kuli‘ou‘ou Park and the Wild Bird Sanctuary, Kanewai Stream Q4. Are there any historic properties that you feel are threatened or that you are concerned about? Where? O‘ahu Former Spalding House/Contemporary Museum of Art Honolulu Star-Bulletin (Advertiser) Building I love the Art Moderne buildings on King St. and in Kapahulu Queen Theater, Kaimukī. This would be awesome to restore for live shows. The neighborhood has trebled in population (monster houses) and could use another performance, graduation space.... Ka‘au Crater, Kaimana Beach, Queen's Surf Waikīkī Natatorium War Memorial Diamond Head homes. Plantation homes. Noela Drive Q4. Are there any historic properties that you feel are threatened or that you are concerned about? Where? Many respondents also expressed statewide concerns: Archaeological and historic All of them, really. Development and sites; pre-contact settlement utility values so frequently overtake areas, agricultural sites, historical values that all sites require heiau, trails and shorelines. thoughtful consideration. Lots. Houses of worship that have lost their supporting Residences being Single-family dwellings replaced by created by the great congregations. Plantation monster homes. sites forgotten. local architects. Q5: During the pandemic restrictions on in-person gathering, we are adjusting our programming. Please indicate your level of interest for each of the following online activities. Answered: 122 Skipped: 0 Q6: Over the past 3 months, how often have you participated in offerings similar to these? Answered: 122 Skipped: 0 Q7: How likely would you share any of these opportunities with a family or friend? Answered: 122 Skipped: 0 Q8: Would you be interested in supporting HHF as a volunteer? Possible opportunities are listed below. If you’re interested in volunteering and didn’t provide your name and contact info in the survey, please email us at: [email protected]. Mahalo! Q9: Historic Hawai‘i Foundations printed newsletter is provided to members 2-3 times a year. Do you read it? Q10: In the newsletter, which topics are of greatest interest to you? Check all that apply. Virtual Engagement Survey Mahalo for your responses. We appreciate hearing from you, especially about the places you care about. We’re inspired to create intriguing content that will help us stay connected and united in our mission of saving the wahi pana and other resources significant to the history of the Hawaiian Islands. If you have further comments or questions, please contact us at [email protected]. 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