About this property
Palm Circle or the Pineapple Pentagon , is a historic portion of Fort Shafter in Honolulu, Hawaii. Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1987, it housed the headquarters of the commanding general and his staff, U.S. Army forces, Pacific Ocean Areas, during World War II. By 1944 this command was responsible for the supply and administration of all U.S. Army personnel in the Central and South Pacific, and from 1943 to 1945, carried out logistical planning for the invasions of the Gilberts, Marshalls, Marianas, Guam, Palau, and Okinawa.
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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. National Historic Landmark designation, the highest level of federal recognition, is reserved for properties that possess exceptional national significance in the history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture of the United States. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 84000104. It was listed on October 25, 1984.
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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 Palm Circle Historic District listed on the National Register?
Palm Circle Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 25, 1984.
What type of historic resource is Palm Circle Historic District?
Palm Circle Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Palm Circle Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Palm Circle Historic District has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.
What is the period of significance for Palm Circle Historic District?
The period of significance for Palm Circle Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1943.
Can I research the history near Palm Circle Historic District?
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