About this property
The National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (informally known as Punchbowl Cemetery ) is a national cemetery located at Punchbowl Crater in Honolulu, Hawaii. It serves as a memorial to honor those men and women who served in the United States Armed Forces, and those who have been killed in doing so. It is administered by the National Cemetery Administration of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Millions of visitors visit the cemetery each year, and it is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Hawaii.
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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 76002276. It was listed on January 11, 1976.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific listed on the National Register?
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 11, 1976.
What type of historic resource is National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific?
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific?
The period of significance for National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific is recorded as the listed era.
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