NRHP Reference # 79000752 Area 2,310 m² Added to NRHP 4 September 1979 | Built 1932 Opened 1932 Phone +1 808-961-5711 | |
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Address 141 Kalakaua St, Hilo, HI 96720, USA Hours Closed now Thursday12–6PMFriday12–6PMSaturday10AM–4PMSundayClosedMondayClosedTuesdayClosedWednesday12–6PM Similar Lyman House Memorial, Pacific Tsunami Museum, Kalakaua Park, Liliuokalani Park and Gardens, Palace Theater Profiles | ||
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The East Hawaii Cultural Center (EHCC) is a cultural center in Hilo, Hawaii, that has regular art exhibits and holds workshops and classes. Administered by the East Hawaii Cultural Council, an umbrella group of local arts organizations, the Center is housed in a historic former police station facing Kalakaua Park.
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Building history
The building was listed as site 79000752 on the National Register of Historic Places on September 4, 1979.
The two-story structure is built from reinforced concrete with wooden interiors. It is located at 141 Kalakaua Street, coordinates 19°43′29″N 155°05′18″W. The area had been used for civic buildings since about 1817, with the park across the street created by King David Kalākaua in 1877. In February 1969 the court was moved to a new state office building, and in 1975 the police department moved to a larger building, leaving it vacant.
Cultural Council
The East Hawaii Cultural Council was founded in 1967, and leased the building which was planned for demolition. EHCC was the first Hawaiian museum hosting a digital art exhibition and traveling tour on a worldwide scale in 2002 initiated by Dr. Rodney Chang, known as "Pygoya", from Honolulu.