2019 PRESERVATION HONOR AWARDSNOMINATION SUBMITTAL FORM

PROJECT INFORMATION
Battleship Missouri Memorial

Name of Historic Property
Naval Property

Property Tax Map Key Number (TMK)63 Cowpens Street, Honolulu, HI 96818

Address (Number, Street, City, Island, State, Zip Code)The USS Missouri Memorial Association embarked on a $3-million restoration project of theMighty Mo’s aft superstructure.

One-sentence description of Nominated Project, Program or Individual (20 words)

AWARD CATEGORY (CHOOSE ONE)
Preservation Award for a specific project that preserved, rehabilitated, or restored a historicproperty. A specific site(s), buildings(s), structure(s), district(s) or properties must beidentified.
Achievements in Interpretive Media for publically-available printed publication or visualpresentation that interprets the history, preservation or physical characteristics of a historic
property. A specific site(s), buildings(s), structure(s), district(s) or properties must beidentified.
Preservation Commendation for an advocacy, educational, programmatic, or other activity
that promotes preservation efforts. Either site-specific or broad-based efforts may be identified.
Individual Achievement for a leader in the preservation field who has made achievements inpreserving places significant to the history of Hawaii. Either site-specific or broad-based
efforts may be identified.
Achievements in New Construction for new infill in a historic district or additions to ahistoric property that protect and enhance the character of the historic resource.

Historic Hawai‘i Foundation is a statewide, membership-based 501c3 non-profit organization that encourages the preservationof historic buildings, sites and communities significant to the history of Hawai‘i. www.historichawaii.org

1|PagePROJECT DESCRIPTION[for all categories]
1. Summary Statement (300 words)
Summarize your nomination and explain what is being nominated, how the nominatedproject or person demonstrates excellence in historic preservation, and the impact achievedby the project or person.

The USS Missouri Memorial Association embarked on a major restoration of thebattleship’s aft superstructure from May through December 2019.
The $3-million project was funded mostly by the Association and fulfills two
important goals, the first of which is continuing with the Association’scommitment to preserve and restore the former USS Missouri to its overall
appearance prior to decommissioning and retirement from service in 1992.
The second goal is to prepare the iconic battleship to host the nation’s 75th
anniversary of the End of WWII commemoration ceremony on September 2,2020. The USS Missouri served as the site for Japan’s unconditional surrender
to the Allied Forces with the signing of the Instrument of Surrender on
September 2, 1945, formally ending World War II.
Completing the restoration project involved sandblasting about 12,000 square
feet of steel superstructure to remove rust and prepare the surfaces for theapplication of a protective coating. Replacement of an additional 8,000 pounds ofsteel, utilizing 500 gallons of paint.
A highlight of the restoration work included the re-installation of the OE-82
communication antenna.

The placement of this prominent piece of equipment will move the Association astep closer to meeting its historical preservation goal of restoring the Mighty Mo
to how the battleship appeared on December 7, 1991. On that date, the 50thanniversary observance of the attack on Pearl Harbor that thrust America into
World War II, the USS Missouri completed its final operational mission leading acontingent of ships into Pearl Harbor for the commemoration ceremony.

Historic Hawai‘i Foundation is a statewide, membership-based 501c3 non-profit organization that encourages the preservationof historic buildings, sites and communities significant to the history of Hawai‘i. www.historichawaii.org

2|Page[for Award, Media, Commendation, New Construction]
2. Historic Significance. Describe the historic property.
Property Type:
Site
Building
Structure
DistrictLandscape
ObjectDesignation Status (check all that apply):
National Register of Historic Placeso Individualo Contributing to District
State Register of Historic Placeso Individualo Contributing to District
Local Historic District or Designationo Individualo Contributing to District
Nomination in progressEligible but not listed
Other:
Construction Date:
Period of Significance: September 2, 1945 – Present
Description of the Property (250 words):
Description of the Historic Significance (250 words):
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY
Designing the Missouri took 175 tons of blueprint paper. The ship was built in three years and required over 3 million man-days
to complete. The Missouri was the last battleship ever built. She was also the most formidable. Built forspeed and firepower
and possessed thick steel armor plating that protected the hull (13.5 inches), the gun turrets (17 inches in front; 13 inches onthe sides), the citadel (17 inches), and the conning tower sides (17.3 inches).
DESCRIPTION OF THE HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE
Since opening in January 1999, the Battleship Missouri Memorial has attracted more than 9-million visitors from around the world
with a fascinating tour experience showcasing the USS Missouri’s unique place in history. Located a mere ship’s length from theUSS Arizona Memorial, the Mighty Mo completes a historical visitor experience that begins with the “day of infamy” and sinking ofthe USS Arizona in Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 and ends with Japan’s formal surrender aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo
Bay on September 2, 1945.
The USS Missouri had an astounding career over five decades and three wars – World War II, the Korean War, and Desert Storm– after which it was decommissioned and donated to the USS Missouri Memorial Association, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit
organization. The Association operates the Battleship Missouri Memorial as a historic attraction and oversees her care and3|Pagepreservation with the support of visitors, memberships, grants, and donations.
Historic Hawai‘i Foundation is a statewide, membership-based 501c3 non-profit organization that encourages the preservationof historic buildings, sites and communities significant to the history of Hawai‘i. www.historichawaii.org

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3. Project Description
Treatment Type (select most applicable):
Preservation:
https://www.nps.gov/tps/standards/four-treatments/treatment-preservation.htm
Rehabilitation:
https://www.nps.gov/tps/standards/four-treatments/treatment-rehabilitation.htm
Restoration:
https://www.nps.gov/tps/standards/four-treatments/treatment-restoration.htm
Reconstruction:
https://www.nps.gov/tps/standards/four-treatments/treatment-reconstruction.htm
Project Scope (check all that apply):
Adaptive Reuse
Archaeological Site Protection
Preservation Planning
Restoration/Rehabilitation
Sustainable Design
Other:
Describe the project’s goals, scope and achievements (500 words).
The USS Missouri Memorial Association embarked on a major restoration of thebattleship’s aft superstructure from May through August 2019. The aft superstructureis the Missouri’s second tallest section, standing about 80 feet above the main deck,or 100 feet above the waterline. The preservation work was a year in the planning andencompasses the after main battery fire control tower, after stack, yardarm andplatforms, and other components above the battleship’s third level.
The $3-million project was funded mostly by the Association and fulfills two importantgoals, the first of which is continuing with the Association’s commitment to preserveand restore the former USS Missouri to its overall appearance prior todecommissioning and retirement from service in 1992.
The second goal is to prepare the iconic battleship to host the nation’s 75th
anniversary of the End of WWII commemoration ceremony on September 2, 2020.
The USS Missouri served as the site for Japan’s unconditional surrender to the Allied
Forces with the signing of the Formal Instrument of Surrender on September 2, 1945,
formally ending World War II.
Completing the restoration project involved sandblasting about 12,000 square4 feet
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gallons of paint.

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3. Project Description
Describe the Media (select all that apply):
Book
Film or Video
Museum or Other Exhibit
Website or App
Photography
Brochure or Other Publication
Other
Project Scope (check all that apply):
Research
Writing/Editing
Graphic Design
Technological Innovation
Distribution Methods or Innovation
Other:
Describe the project’s goals, scope and achievements (500 words).

Historic Hawai‘i Foundation is a statewide, membership-based 501c3 non-profit organization that encourages the preservationof historic buildings, sites and communities significant to the history of Hawai‘i. www.historichawaii.org

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3. Project Description
Treatment Type (select most applicable):
New Construction in Historic District:
http://www.nps.gov/tps/standards/applying- rehabilitation/successfulrehab/new-construction.htm
New Additions to Historic Property:
https://www.nps.gov/tps/standards/applying-rehabilitation/successfulrehab/additions.htm
Project Scope (check all that apply):
Adaptive ReuseArchaeological Site Protection
Preservation Planning
Restoration/Rehabilitation
Sustainable Design
Other:
Describe the project’s goals, scope and achievements (500 words).

Historic Hawai‘i Foundation is a statewide, membership-based 501c3 non-profit organization that encourages the preservationof historic buildings, sites and communities significant to the history of Hawai‘i. www.historichawaii.org

6|Page[for Commendation]
3. Project Description
Type of Program (check all that apply):
Advocacy
Education
Programmatic
Other:
Type of Historic Property:
Specific Siteo Name and Location of Site
Broad-based Effort
Describe the program’s goals, scope and achievements (500 words).

Describe the lead organization’s purpose, mission and background (300 words).

Describe the role of any partner organizations in the program (500 words).

Historic Hawai‘i Foundation is a statewide, membership-based 501c3 non-profit organization that encourages the preservationof historic buildings, sites and communities significant to the history of Hawai‘i. www.historichawaii.org

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3. Honoree Description
Name of Nominated Individual:Type of Preservation Leadership (check all that apply):
Advocacy
Career Achievement
Community Effort
Emerging Leader
Preservation Organization Support/Capacity Building
Stewardship
Other:
Describe the Individual’s background and preservation achievements (500 words).

Historic Hawai‘i Foundation is a statewide, membership-based 501c3 non-profit organization that encourages the preservationof historic buildings, sites and communities significant to the history of Hawai‘i. www.historichawaii.org

8|PageNOMINATOR INFORMATION
Quitevis

Mrs.

Shere’eLast NameFirst Name

Mr./Ms./Dr./Other Title

Account Supervisor, Anthology Marketing GroupTitle & Organization (If Applicable)
Sheree.Quitevis@AnthologyGroup.com(808) 539-3434

Area Code and Telephone

E-mail1003 Bishop Street

Honolulu

Mailing Address

CityHI96813

State

Zip CodeOwner INFORMATION
List Contact information if Owner is not a person

Last NameFirst Name

Mr./Ms./Dr./Other Title

Title & Organization (If Applicable)

Area Code and Telephone

E-mail

Mailing Address

CityState

Zip CodeType of Ownership:
PublicPrivate
Does the property owner know this project is being nominated for an award? (Check one)
Yes, the property owner is aware of this nomination.
Yes, Nominator is the property owner.
Yes, however, the owner wishes to remain anonymous.
No, the owner is not aware, because:

Historic Hawai‘i Foundation is a statewide, membership-based 501c3 non-profit organization that encourages the preservationof historic buildings, sites and communities significant to the history of Hawai‘i. www.historichawaii.org

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