About this property
The Kohala District Courthouse is a historic courthouse in Kapaau on the island of Hawaii. The courthouse was built in 1889 to serve as a district court for the Kingdom of Hawaii; it continued to serve as a courthouse through U.S. annexation and Hawaii's eventual statehood, only closing in 1975. It was designed in the style of a traditional Hawaiian plantation house, which is reflected in its wide lanai, single-walled exterior, and corrugated metal roof; the ornamentation on its lanai sets it apart from other local buildings. A statue of Kamehameha I, who was born in Kohala, stands in front of the building. The courthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 31, 1979.
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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 79000754. It was listed on August 30, 1979.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Kohala District Courthouse listed on the National Register?
Kohala District Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 30, 1979.
What type of historic resource is Kohala District Courthouse?
Kohala District Courthouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Kohala District Courthouse?
The period of significance for Kohala District Courthouse is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1889.
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