About this property
Saint Benedict's Catholic Church (also called simply The Painted Church ) is a parish of the Roman Catholic Church in Hōnaunau, Hawaii. It was built between 1899 and 1902 under the direction of the Belgian Catholic missionary Father John Velghe, who then painted frescoes along the interior ceiling and walls. An untrained folk-artist, Fr. Velghe depicted various biblical scenes, such as Cain's murder of Abel, Jesus refusing the Devil, and the writing on the wall, as well as a vivid illustration of sinners in Hell. While the building itself is small and rectangular, Fr.
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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 79000753. It was listed on May 30, 1979.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was St. Benedict's Catholic Church listed on the National Register?
St. Benedict's Catholic Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 30, 1979.
What type of historic resource is St. Benedict's Catholic Church?
St. Benedict's Catholic Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for St. Benedict's Catholic Church?
The period of significance for St. Benedict's Catholic Church is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1899.
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