East Hawaii Cultural Center facts for kids
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District Courthouse and Police Station
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 Location in Hawaii
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| Location | Hilo, Hawaii |
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| Area | 0.57 acres or 0.23 hectares |
| Built | 1932 |
| NRHP reference No. | 79000752 |
| Added to NRHP | September 4, 1979 |
The East Hawaii Cultural Center (EHCC) is a cool place in downtown Hilo, Hawaii. It's an art gallery, a community theater, and a cultural center all in one! You can see amazing art shows there. Often, you can get in for free or with a small donation.
The Center was started by a group of local art organizations. It is located in a really old building that used to be a police station. It faces a pretty park called Kalakaua Park.
History of the Building
This special building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 4, 1979. This means it's an important historical site in the United States.
The building has two floors. It is made from strong reinforced concrete with wood inside. You can find it at 141 Kalakaua Street. Its exact location is 19°43′29″N 155°05′18″W / 19.72472°N 155.08833°W.
The area around the building has been used for important public buildings since about 1817. The park across the street was created by King David Kalākaua in 1877. He was a Hawaiian king!
In 1969, the court moved to a new building. Then, in 1975, the police department also moved. This left the old building empty for a while.
How the Cultural Center Started
The East Hawaii Cultural Council was formed in 1967. They wanted to save the old police station building. It was actually planned to be torn down! But the Council leased it and turned it into the amazing cultural center we know today.
