"Hulihe'e Palace" - - Kailua-Kona - Hawai`i
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Jake39
N 19° 38.364 W 155° 59.648
5Q E 185979 N 2174337
Hulihe'e Palace was built by the second Governor of the Island of Hawai'i, John Adams Kuakini. Construction of the home was completed in 1838, a year after the completion of Moku'aikaua Church, the first stone church on the Island of Hawai'i.
Waymark Code: WM951
Location: Hawaii, United States
Date Posted: 03/18/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member The Hornet
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The Palace was built by foreign seamen, of native lave rock, coral lime mortar, koa and 'ohi'a timbers. It was originally paneled in koa. It has two floors and six rooms: entry hall, parlor, dining room, on the second floor there is a sitting room and two second floor bedrooms. The building is approximately 60 feet long by 30 feet wide. The basement measures 40 feet long by 30 feet wide, excluding two cisterns. The walls are 3 feet thick. Hulihe'e Palace was placed on the National Register of Historic Sites in 1973.

Pre 1880s photo


Here is the link to "konagold's Hawai'i Historical Marker" page.


Accessibility: Full access

Condition: Intact

Admission Charge?: yes

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