About this property
The Lihue Post Office in Lihue, Hawaii, was built in 1939. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as U.S. Post Office-Lihue in 1989. The Mission Revival style architecture of the building is an accommodation to local citizens who did not want the standard neo-classical design of many mainland U.S. post offices.
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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 89002011. It was listed on November 28, 1989.
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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 US Post Office-Lihue listed on the National Register?
US Post Office-Lihue was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 28, 1989.
What type of historic resource is US Post Office-Lihue?
US Post Office-Lihue is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for US Post Office-Lihue?
The period of significance for US Post Office-Lihue is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1939.
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