The Lost Art of Metalwork and Railings (Docomomo Hawaii)
Channel: ThinkTech Hawaii
Date: 2019-06-19

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Docomomo Hawaii.  Custom metalwork, usually in the form of railings, frequently appeared on mid-century buildings in Hawaii. While some examples are ornate and expensive, a great deal of this material was created for middle-class homes. Numerous examples of these railings can still be seen today. Changing construction styles and the high cost of such custom work has permanently ended this practice, however.

The host for this episode is Desoto Brown.  The guests for this episode are Alison Chiu and Alissa Carson.

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