About this property
Pāʻia Elementary School is a public elementary school in Paia, Hawaii, operated by the Hawaii Department of Education (HIDOE). Its original building is listed in the National Register of Historic Places along with five other Maui elementary schools. The school first opened in 1881 and its current campus opened in 1909. In 2019 the HIDOE had a proposal to build a two-story classroom building for programs to immerse students in the Hawaiian language. There would be eight classrooms inside.
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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 00000664. It was listed on August 21, 2000.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was Paia School listed on the National Register?
Paia School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 21, 2000.
What type of historic resource is Paia School?
Paia School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Paia School?
The period of significance for Paia School is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1881.
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