About this property
The Edgar and Lucy Henriques House at 20 Old Pali Place in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi was built in 1904 for the Henriques couple, who had married in 1898. Edgar Henriques was a businessman who had arrived in Hawaiʻi from New York City in 1896. Lucy was of high-born Hawaiian aliʻi heritage, descended from Isaac Davis, a British seaman who served as advisor to Kamehameha I in dealing with foreigners and in conquering the other islands. Lucy's aunt, Lucy Kaopaulu Peabody, built the house for the couple and also lived there herself until her death in 1928. It stands as one of the best-preserved and few surviving examples of a grand "kamaaina" dwelling from the end of the 19th century, with a covered porte-cochere and wraparound lānai; a splendid, wide-open interior; and large doors and windows that could easily be opened to tropical breezes.
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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 84000202. It was listed on November 1, 1984.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was Henriques, Edgar and Lucy, House listed on the National Register?
Henriques, Edgar and Lucy, House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 1, 1984.
What type of historic resource is Henriques, Edgar and Lucy, House?
Henriques, Edgar and Lucy, House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Henriques, Edgar and Lucy, House?
The period of significance for Henriques, Edgar and Lucy, House is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1896.
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