About this property
The Chee Kung Tong Society Hall was a former Chinese society hall located on 2151 Vineyard Street in Wailuku, Maui. Built to provide services to single immigrant Chinese males, mostly working for the sugarcane plantations, it provided religious and political help, in addition to mutual aid. Converted to a dormitory in the 1920s, it suffered neglect until finally collapsing in 1996. The site now contains remnants of the foundation, assorted cement structures, and a distinct lintel gate and wall facing the street. The site was placed on the Hawaii State Register of Historic Places and the National Register of Historic Places (under the Chinese Tong Houses of Maui Island TR nomination form), but delisted from the State register after its collapse; it is still listed in the NRHP database.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 82000171. It was listed on November 15, 1982.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was Chee Kung Tong Society Building listed on the National Register?
Chee Kung Tong Society Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 15, 1982.
What type of historic resource is Chee Kung Tong Society Building?
Chee Kung Tong Society Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Chee Kung Tong Society Building?
The period of significance for Chee Kung Tong Society Building is recorded as the modern era, specifically around 1996.
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