Jessie Eyman–Wilma Judson House facts for kids
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Jessie Eyman–Wilma Judson House
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| Location | 3114 Paty Dr., Honolulu, Hawaii |
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| Area | 0.2 acres (0.081 ha) |
| Built | 1926 |
| Architect | C.W. Dickey |
| Architectural style | "Hawaiian" |
| NRHP reference No. | 86001621 |
The Jessie Eyman–Wilma Judson House is a special home located at 3114 Paty Drive in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. It was one of the first houses designed by a famous architect named C.W. Dickey. He created it in his unique "Hawaiian style" after moving back to the islands in 1925.
This house was built in 1926 for two nurses, Jessie Eyman and Wilma Judson. They had just arrived from Illinois in 1925. Because of its special design and history, the house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. This means it's an important building worth protecting.
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What Makes This House Special?
The Jessie Eyman–Wilma Judson House sits on a triangular piece of land. It looks out over the beautiful Manoa Valley. The house is known for its "Hawaiian style" architecture. This style includes some of architect Dickey's famous features.
Unique Design Features
One key feature is the double-pitched hip roof. This roof has wide, overhanging eaves that help keep the house cool. The house also has many windows to let in light and air. There's an enclosed lanai at the front entrance, which is like a covered porch.
The house is only one room deep. It has board-and-batten siding, which is a type of wooden wall covering. The building wraps around an open courtyard at the back. This creates a private outdoor space.
Inside the House
Inside, one part of the house, off the living room, has two bedrooms and a bathroom. The dining room and kitchen are in another section. There was even a small room for a maid and a garage on the south side.
Who Were Jessie Eyman and Wilma Judson?
Jessie Eyman and Wilma Judson were the original owners of the house. They lived there until 1940. Wilma Judson then sold her share to Jessie Eyman. Jessie Eyman later sold the house in 1943.
Their Contributions to Hawaii
As nurses, Jessie and Wilma did something very important. They started the first Physicians Telephone Exchange in the Territory of Hawaiʻi. This helped doctors communicate better.
Wilma Judson also worked for many years with Dr. Forrest Joy Pinkerton. He was a very important doctor who started the Blood Bank of Hawaiʻi. He also founded the Pan-Pacific Surgical Association.
Jessie Eyman managed the Mabel Smyth Memorial Building. This building was built in 1941. She worked there until she retired in 1952. Both women made important contributions to healthcare in Hawaiʻi.
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Rear courtyard
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Dickey rooflines
