FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 30, 2015
CONTACTS:Kiersten Faulkner
Executive Director
Historic Hawaii Foundation
808-523-2900
Kiersten@historichawaii.org
www.historichawaii.org

Andrea Nandoskar
Membership & Communications Coordinator
Historic Hawai‘i Foundation
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Andrea@historichawaii.org

PRESERVATION STARS WILL SHINE BRIGHT AT
41ST ANNUAL HONOR AWARDS CELEBRATIONHAWAI‘I PRESERVATION “OSCARS” SHOWCASE EXCELLENCE IN HISTORIC PRESERVATION

They all come out for their night in the spotlight: architects, contractors, planners, developers,
historians, archaeologists and well-wishers. Now in its 41st year, the Historic Hawai‘i FoundationPreservation Honor Awards is a who’s who of preservation stars. Held annually since 1975,
Historic Hawai‘i Foundation will honor exemplary achievement in the field of historicpreservation at a ceremony and celebration at the Pōmaika‘i Ballrooms in Honolulu on May 29,
2015.

Preservation honor awards will be presented in three categories:Preservation Award: specific projects that preserved, rehabilitated, or restored a historic
propertyPreservation Commendation: individuals, organizations, or government agencies thatengaged in advocacy, educational, programmatic, or other activity supporting preservation
efforts, either for a specific historic property or through a broad-based programAchievements in Interpretive Media: a printed publication or visual presentation that interpreted thehistory, preservation or physical characteristics of a historic property

Anniversary Recognitions, in celebration of the rich history of the kama‘āina companies,organizations and institutions that are an important and integral part of the singular culture of theHawaiian Islands, will also be presented.

The following honorees will be recognized this year:
7th Annual Frank Haines AwardMr. Chipper Wichman: Wichman is National Tropical Botanical Garden’s President and Chief
Executive Officer and serves as Director of the organization. The Haines Award recognizes andhonors an individual who has demonstrated a lifetime commitment to preserving the history ofHawai‘i.

Preservation Award Category:Battleship Missouri Memorial Wardroom Restoration: The Wardroom, which served as adining and leisure area for officers while they were at sea, was restored to “inspection ready”
condition. Honorees are USS Missouri Memorial Association and Anthology Group.

East Honolulu Residence Rehabilitation: The owner preserved the historical and cultural
aspects of the home (built in 1958) which had suffered from weather and termites, throughcareful rehabilitation while modernizing the kitchen, bathrooms and what was once the maidquarters. Honorees are John Hara Associates Inc.; Armstrong Builders LLC; Walters,Kimura, Motoda, Inc. and Franzen Photography.

‘Iolani Palace Air Conditioning System Replacement: The overall project included
replacement of the entire air conditioning plant with new equipment that resulted in newenergy efficient equipment which will provide reliable and redundant equipment for thepreservation of the historical artifacts stored and displayed in the Palace. Honorees areFriends of ‘Iolani Palace; InSynergy Engineering and Economy Plumbing & AirConditioning.

Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam Building 3455 Rehabilitation: The project preserved thehistoric building while updating the workspace to meet the needs of the occupants, andrestored lost finishes on both the exterior and interior. Honorees are Navy Region Hawai‘;Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam; Naval Facilities Engineering Command Hawai‘I;
NAVFAC; Hawai‘i Historic Preservation Division EV5 and Performance Systems, Inc.

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Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam Hangar 35 Restoration: Hangar 35 was severely
damaged by the Japanese imperial air force during the attack on the island of O'ahu on
December 7, 1941. This project upgraded the hangar to the U.S. Air Force's strategic
modernization strategy as it extends the life of hangar to support and maintain current andfuture aircraft. Honorees are U.S. Air Force, Pacific; Navy Region Hawai‘I; Joint Base Pearl
Harbor Hickam; Naval Facilities Engineering Command Hawai‘I; NAVFAC Hawai‘i
Historic Preservation Division EV5 and NAVFAC Hawai‘i OPHC3.

Kawainui Wetland Restoration: Restoration of this National Register-eligible
archaeological site involved wetland and habitat restoration for native and migratory species
and provisions for the public to view the marsh, learn about its history and culturalimportance. Honorees are the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division ofForestry and Wildlife and HHF Planners.

Lāna‘i Theater Restoration: The goal of this rehabilitation project was to provide two 98seat, state-of-the art theater spaces to replace the single 130-seat theater and on the exterior torestore the three street-facing facades as closely as possible to their 1930s appearance.
Honorees are Pūlama Lāna‘I; Mason Architects, Inc. and Lāna‘i Builders, LLC.

Mission Houses Judd Dispensatory and Chamberlain Depository Restoration: Theproject restored the Mission House cellar and then re-furnished one end as the JuddDispensatory and the other as the Chamberlain Depository to interpret both activities.
Honorees are Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives; RMC Construction; Ms.

Mary Seelhorst; Ms. Spencer Leineweber; Rev. Dr. Malcolm Naea Chun and Mr. KarlCarvalhoPearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility Building 9Rehabilitation: The project successfully renewed the 100-year-old structure by retaining its
historic exterior and character-defining features while creating a fully functional modern
office inside. Honorees are Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance
Facility; Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam; Navy Region Hawai‘I; Naval Facilities
Engineering Command Hawai‘i; NAVFAC Hawai‘i, Historic Preservation Division EV5;
WCIT Architecture; Minatoishi Architects, Inc. and Hope's Windows.

Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility Waterfront
Operations Signal Tower S-1058 Rehabilitation: The iconic Tower is part of the Pearl
Harbor National Historic Landmark. The purpose of this project was to repair the tower andprovide safety upgrades while maintaining historic character-defining features. Honorees are
Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility; Joint Base Pearl Harbor
Hickam; Navy Region Hawai‘I; Naval Facilities Engineering Command Hawai‘I; NAVFAC
Hawai‘i, Historic Preservation Division EV-5; NAN, Inc. and Architects Pacific, Inc.

Schofield Barracks Quad D - Buildings 450 & 451 Rehabilitation: The rehabilitation ofbuildings 450 and 451 for upgraded housing is part of the Whole Barracks Renewal program.
The Quad is part of the central core of significant properties that display the Army's
development patterns and defines the character of the Schofield Barracks Military
Reservation. Honorees are U.S. Army Garrison, Hawai‘I; U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,Honolulu District; USAG-HI, Directorate of Public Works; USAG-HI, Directorate of Public
Works, Environmental Division; USAG-HI, Directorate of Public Works, Engineering
Division and NAN, Incorporated.

Shangri La Mughal Suite Rehabilitation: The project restored the Mughal Suite, originallya bedroom and bathroom that Doris Duke commissioned architect Frances Blomfield todesign in 1935. Restoration required significant repairs to the room itself and conservation

treatment of over 200 objects, ranging from tiny enameled buttons to major architecturalfeatures. Honorees are Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art; Mason Architects, Inc.;David Kemble Exhibit Design Services; Heath Construction Services; Constructors Hawai‘iInc.; PET Engineering; Robert Marcos Inc. and Lance Higa Painting.
Tripler Army Medical Center Building 104 Phase 7A Rehabilitation: Constructed in1948 as part of the larger campus of Tripler Army Medical Center, Building 104 is a threestory concrete building that is used as a barracks. The project rehabilitated the originalfeatures, maintained existing original features, and maintained and modernized the building's
use. Honorees are U.S. Army Garrison, Hawai‘I; U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Honolulu
District; USAG-HI, Directorate of Public Works; USAG-HI, Directorate of Public Works,
Environmental Division; USAG-HI, Directorate of Public Works, Engineering Division andNAN, Incorporated.

Washington Place Queen's Gallery Restoration: The project addressed core preservationneeds for Washington Place, a center of social and political life in the Hawaiian Islands forover 160 years. Honorees are DAGS Construction Management Branch; Mason Architects,Inc.; Brian’s Contracting and Tropical Lamp & Shade Company.

Windward Community College Hale Manaleo & Hale Na'auao Rehabilitation: TheWCC campus was originally established as a Psychiatric Hospital for the Territory ofHawai‘i with both the Hale Manaleo and Hale Na‘auao designed by Edwin Pettit as hospitalwards. Suffering from neglect, the rehabilitation of these two virtually identical buildings
included addressing many of the original design features. Honorees are Windward
Community College; Facilities & Environmental Health; University of Hawai‘i, Community
Colleges; WCIT Architecture; Minatoishi Architects and Ralph S. Inouye Co., Ltd.

Preservation Commendation Category:Hapa Trail Restoration Program: The trail is a cultural and historic path that links theareas of Kōloa and Po‘ipū. The ongoing program perpetuates the rich legacy and history ofthis area on Kaua‘i through constant maintenance, advocacy and education. Honorees are HuiMālama o Kōloa and Kōloa Community Association.

"Hapai Pōhaku" Program: This ongoing National Park Service program reconstructs andpreserves traditionally-constructed Hawaiian dry set rock walls following culturally-defined
protocols and methods, as well as all statutory requirements. The walls are a remarkabletangible connection over time to those who lived and worked on this ‘āina. Honorees areKalaupapa National Historic Park; Pohaku a Kāne; Residents of Kalaupapa and Volunteersof Kaluapapa National Historic Park.

“Exploring Downtown Honolulu: A Walking Tour” Program: AIA Honolulu offers aguided architectural walking tour where local residents and visitors explore downtown
Honolulu through the eyes of an architect. Conceived and implemented by Frank Haines(now 93), The tour is a great reminder that our busy downtown is not just our state’s businesscenter and financial district but it also harbors some of Hawaii’s most significant andcherished treasures. Honorees are Mr. Frank Haines, FAIA and AIA Honolulu.

“Fort Elisabeth Architectural Reconstruction” Study: The study used modern computermodeling which allowed for the recreation of the fort in a 3-D model and showed the original
materials that would have been used. Honorees are Dr. Alexander Molodin and Dr. Peter R.
Mills

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Makawao History Museum Initiation: The Makawao History Museum allows the public
an opportunity to learn of and experience the history of this unique Upcountry community,
while preserving its history and culture. Honorees are Makawao History Museum; Makawao
Community Association; Makawao Merchants’ Association and County of Maui Departmentof Planning.

Navy Region Pearl Harbor Naval Complex Historic Context Report: This report covers
the history of the area from pre-contact era of the Pearl Harbor basin through the end of theCold War to support Navy’s facility planning and management of its historic properties.
Honorees are Commander Navy Region Hawai‘I; Naval Facilities Engineering CommandHawai‘I; NAVFAC Hawai‘i Historic Preservation Division EV5; Louis Berger and WCPInc.

Ms. Tomoe Nimori: Ms. Tomoe Nimori possesses a tremendously positive and scholarly
personality and has a big heart for helping others. She is integrally involved in many vital
contributions to the preservation of Kona's rich history and culture. Honorees are Ms. TomoeNimori and Kona Historical Society.

Quonset Hut Survey and Context Report: This report provides supporting historiccontext, site survey and treatment options in order to assist in the management of the reduced
inventory of Quonset Hut facilities. Honorees are Navy Region Hawai‘I; Naval Facilities
Engineering Command Hawai‘I; NAVFAC Hawai‘i Historic Preservation Division EV5;WCP Inc. and Fung Associates Inc.

"The Restoration of Family Ties" Program: The program helps families learn about theirKalaupapa ancestors so they can carry on their legacies and be involved in the future ofKalaupapa by preserving its history and the lives of the people through their descendants.
Honoree is Ka ‘Ohana O Kalaupapa.

Preservation Media Category:Ala Moana Center Architectural History Panels: A collection of eight exhibit panels
highlight the history of the land and the development and growth of Ala Moana Center.
Honorees are General Growth Properties; Mason Architects, Inc. and Cultural Surveys
Hawai‘i.

"Discover Historic Makawao: A Walking Tour" Brochure: A self-guided tour thatprovides a short history of Makawao, including a guide to buildings interpreting what life

was like for the people of Makawao in the formative decades of the 1920s, 1930s and the1940s. Honorees are Makawao History Museum; Ms. Gail Ainsworth and Patt Narrowe
Graphic Design.
"Fort Kamehameha Documentary" Video: A 15-minute historical film documentary
focuses on the U.S. Army's historical presence and development of Fort Kamehameha, shows
what life was like in the historical period while also recording the Fort’s historical resources
as they remain today. Honorees are Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam; Naval Facilities
Engineering Command Hawai'I; NAVFAC Hawai‘i Historic Preservation Division EV5; USArmy Corps of Engineers, Honolulu District, Environmental Programs Branch; CulturalSurveys Hawai‘i and Mason Architects, Inc.

"Haleakalā Ranch: Celebrating the 125th Anniversary" Book: This book records
important historic milestones presented within the context of heartfelt human stories thatilluminate both the times and the personalities of the Ranch’s first century and pays homageto place. Honorees are Haleakalā Ranch; 125th Anniversary Committee, Haleakalā Ranch;
Mr. John Harrisson and Barbara Pope Book Design.

"Līhu‘e: Root and Branch of a Hawai'i Town" Book: Impressive research, careful
documentation, and wealth of illustrations that traces the Līhu‘e town history from its
beginnings to the present day makes this book a tool that encourages pride of place andcareful preservation of this island’s county seat. Honorees are Ms. Pat L. Griffin and Kaua‘iHistorical Society.

"A Reflection of Kalaupapa: Past, Present and Future" Photo Exhibit: A photo exhibitfeaturing historical and contemporary photographs of the people of Kalaupapa, their family
members and the sweeping landscapes of Kalaupapa, created a multi-faceted portrait of thecommunity over the years by showing residents in their homes, at work or in their favoriteplaces. Honoree is Ka ‘Ohana O Kalaupapa.

"Secrets of Diamond Head: A History and Trail Guide" Book: This book, a useful tool
for the on-going effort to preserve Diamond Head, documents the history and uses
photography to showcase why Diamond Head has always been worth protecting. Honorees
are Ms. Denby Fawcett and Barbara Pope Book Design.

"A Waikīkī Icon" Book: This book presents a fascinating social, cultural and architectural
perspective of the International Market Place by providing its history from early times
through the latest transformation. Honorees are Ms. Malia Ka'aihue; Mr. Aaron Sala; Mr.
Peter Apo; WCIT Architecture; Mason Architects, Inc., Taubman Properties; Queen EmmaLand Company; and Coastwood Capital Group LLC.

Anniversary Recognitions:
150 YEARSRoyal Order of Kamehameha I, statewide (1865)

125 YEARSBEI Hawai‘i, statewide (1890)

Hanapēpē United Church of Christ, Hanapēpē (1890)

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OR & L, ‘Ewa (1889)

100 YEARSDiamond Head Theater, Diamond Head (1915)

Historic Waimea Elementary School Building N, Waimea (1915)

Keālia Ranch, South Kona (1915)

Koyasan Shingon Mission of Hawai‘i, statewide, main headquarters in Hilo N (1915)

M. Tanaka Store, Inc., Līhu‘e (1915)

Rotary Club of Honolulu (1915)

Shingon Shu Hawai‘i, Honolulu (1915)

Uyeda Shoe Store, Mō‘ili‘ili (1915)

About the Preservation Honor Awards

Historic Hawai‘i Foundation’s preservation awards have been presented annually since1975. They are Hawaii’s highest recognition of projects that perpetuate, rehabilitate, restore orinterpret the state’s architectural and cultural heritage.

The honorees are selected by a committee comprised of professionals in architecture, history,planning, landscape architecture, architectural history and media. Each nomination is consideredon its own merits and not in competition with others.

About the Awards Ceremony
The 41st Annual Preservation Honor Awards Ceremony will be held on Friday, May 29, 2015 atthe Pōmaika‘i Ballrooms at Dole Cannery in Iwilei in the Hokulei Room at 5:30 p.m. until 9:30
p.m. The event will include a cocktail hour, dinner and presentation of the awards. Tickets to theawards ceremony may be purchased for $80 each (HHF members & Award Honorees) or $115(General Admission). A limited number of premium tables of 10 are available for $1500 andreserved seating for 10 for $1000. Reservations and payment may be made athttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/2015-preservation-honor-awards-celebration-tickets-16389159417
Purchase deadline for tickets is May 21, 2015.
For more information, see www.historichawaii.org or contact Historic Hawai‘i Foundation via
email to Awards@historichawaii.org or by phone to 808-523-2900.
About Historic Hawai‘i Foundation
Historic Hawai‘i Foundation (HHF) is a statewide non-profit organization that encourages thepreservation of historic buildings, sites, communities and objects relating to the history of
Hawai‘i. Founded in 1974, Historic Hawai‘i Foundation has become the driving force behindhistoric preservation in the state through its core programs of developing a community ethic of
historic preservation, supporting smart legislation, and providing technical assistance to makepreservation accessible. www.historichawaii.org#####