The Hawaiʻi Register of Historic Places (HRHP) is a listing of sites of historical significance located in
Hawaii
Hawaii ( ; haw, Hawaii or ) is a state in the Western United States, located in the Pacific Ocean about from the U.S. mainland. It is the only U.S. state outside North America, the only state that is an archipelago, and the only state ...
. It is maintained by the
Hawaiʻi State Historic Preservation Division. It was established when the
Hawaii State Legislature passed Chapter 6E in 1976, in an effort to preserve its historic sites, as economic growth on the islands threatened to destroy numerous state landmarks.
As of February 2022, there are 1,054 properties listed on the state register, many of which are also on the
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical significance or "great artistic ...
.
Nomination
To be listed on the Hawaiʻi Register of Historic Places, a property or district needs to meet several criteria, including all of those set by the
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical significance or "great artistic ...
. The property must be older than 50 years (with some exceptions made). In addition to these criteria, Chapter 6E sets forth several additional criteria:
# Must have maintained its architectural or geographical integrity, and must be significant to Hawaii's culture, history, archaeology, and/or architecture, which might entail:
## Having an association with an important historical event, period, or person;
## Being architecturally or artistically significant, e.g. being deemed a quality example of an architectural style or a notable architect's work;
# Must have a positive environmental impact on its surroundings; and
# Preserving the property would be beneficial to the cultural and historical understanding of Hawaii, Oceania, or the United States.
An architectural historian is typically consulted to complete the nomination forms. Once these criteria are met and paperwork has been submitted, the Hawaiʻi Register of Historic Places Review Board meets to review and vote on whether or not to induct the property, which they might also submit to the National Register of Historic Places. Board members hold their position for four years and are nominated by the
Governor of Hawaii
The governor of Hawaii ( haw, Ke Kiaʻaina o Hawaiʻi) is the head of government of the U.S. state of Hawaii and its various agencies and departments, as provided in the Hawaii State Constitution Article V, Sections 1 through 6. It is a direct ...
as experts in the fields of state history, architecture, archaeology, and sociology.
See also
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National Register of Historic Places listings in Hawaii
This is a list of properties and historic districts in Hawaii listed on the National Register of Historic Places. More than 340 listings appear on all but one of Hawaii's main islands (Niihau being the exception) and the Northwestern Islands, a ...
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List of National Historic Landmarks in Hawaii
This is a complete List of National Historic Landmarks in Hawaii. The United States National Historic Landmark program is operated under the auspices of the National Park Service, and recognizes structures, districts, objects, and similar resources ...
References
External links
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{{National Register of Historic Places in Hawaii
1976 establishments in Hawaii