About this property
The East Hawaiʻi Cultural Center ( EHCC ) is an art gallery, community theater, and cultural center in downtown Hilo, Hawaii. EHCC features regular art exhibitions with free or suggested donation entry to the general public. Founded by an umbrella group of local arts organizations, the Center is housed in a historic former police station facing Kalakaua Park.
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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 79000752. It was listed on September 3, 1979.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was District Courthouse and Police Station listed on the National Register?
District Courthouse and Police Station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 3, 1979.
What type of historic resource is District Courthouse and Police Station?
District Courthouse and Police Station is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for District Courthouse and Police Station?
The period of significance for District Courthouse and Police Station is recorded as the industrial era.
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