War Memorial Natatorium
National Register of Historic Places

War Memorial Natatorium

Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii
Listed
August 10, 1980
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
80001283

About this property

The Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial is a war memorial in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, built in the form of an ocean water public swimming pool. The Natatorium was built as a living memorial dedicated to "the men and women who served during the great war" (now known as World War I).

Location

Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii
21.26601, -157.82242

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 80001283. It was listed on August 10, 1980.

Categories

ARCHITECTURESOCIAL HISTORY
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Battles

Counter-Revolution of 1895 (Wilcox Revolt)
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3.6 mi
Overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom (1893)
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Battle of Nuuanu Pali
1795Colonial
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Questions about this property

When was War Memorial Natatorium listed on the National Register?

War Memorial Natatorium was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 10, 1980.

What type of historic resource is War Memorial Natatorium?

War Memorial Natatorium is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for War Memorial Natatorium?

The period of significance for War Memorial Natatorium is recorded as the industrial era.

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