NRHP Reference # 66000302 Area 6.762 km² | Designated NHLD December 29, 1962 Added to NRHP 15 October 1966 | |
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Location W side of Maui on HI 30, Lahaina, Hawaii Similar Honokowai Beach Park, Wo Hing Temple Museum, Lahaina Banyan Court Park, Hale Pa'i, Waiola Church | ||
Lahaina historic district maui
Lahaina Historic District is a historic district in Lahaina, Hawaii, on the west side of the island of Maui.
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It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1962. At that time it was described:
Long the residence of Maui kings and chiefs, Lahaina preserves the atmosphere of a mid-19th century Hawaiian seaport, when it was a favorite port of call for American whalers. It was also the center of missionary activities.
Buildings
It includes 9 contributing buildings.
- Baldwin House, a two-story home used by early missionaries, including Rev. Dwight Baldwin from 1836
- Old Spring House used for fresh water since 1823
- Court House completed by 1859
- Old Prison (Hale Paʻahao), built in 1830s
- Waineʻe Church (now called Waiola) cemetery with graves of Hawaiian nobility from 1823
- Hale Aloha once school house and church, built in 1858 and restored in 1980s
- United States Marine Hospital
- Maria Lanakila Catholic Church established in 1846, building built in 1858
- Pioneer Hotel originally built in 1901
References
Lahaina Historic District Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA