Kakaako Pumping Station facts for kids
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Kakaʻako Pumping Station
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| Location | 653 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu, Hawaii |
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| Area | 1.1 acres (0.45 ha) |
| Built | 1900 |
| Architect | Oliver G. Traphagen |
| Architectural style | Richardsonian Romanesque |
| NRHP reference No. | 78001022 |
| Added to NRHP | October 4, 1978 |
The Kakaʻako Pumping Station in Honolulu, Hawaii is a historic building designed by the famous architect Oliver G. Traphagen. It was built in 1900 and is known for its special Richardsonian Romanesque style, which uses strong, bold stone designs. This building was very important for Honolulu's growth and health.
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The Kakaʻako Pumping Station
Built to Help Honolulu Grow
Back in 1900, Honolulu was growing very fast. With more people, the city faced serious sanitation problems. To solve this, the Kakaʻako Pumping Station was built. It was the very first sewerage pumping station in Honolulu. Its job was to pump wastewater away from the city, helping to keep everyone healthy and the city clean. It sits on about one acre of land near the Kewalo Basin and Downtown Honolulu.
A Unique Design
The Kakaʻako Pumping Station is a cool example of architecture from its time. It has big, rounded windows that look like arches. The outside walls are made from local lava rock, which gives it a strong, natural look. The roofs are covered with green tiles, and it used to have a tall smokestack, about 76 feet high! These features make it stand out.
What's Happening Now?
The Kakaʻako Pumping Station worked hard for many years. But in 1940, a newer pumping station called the Ala Moana Pumping Station took over its duties. After that, the Kakaʻako Pumping Station was empty for a long time. Today, the Hawaii Community Development Authority is in charge of the building. A group called the Hawaii Architectural Foundation is slowly working to restore it, bringing this important piece of history back to life.
Meet the Architect
The person who designed the Kakaʻako Pumping Station was Oliver G. Traphagen. He was a very talented architect. Besides this pumping station, he also designed many other strong stone buildings in a similar style, especially in Duluth, Minnesota. He also designed the beautiful and "bright and airy" Moana Hotel on Waikiki Beach, which is another famous landmark in Hawaii.
Images for kids
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The Kakaʻako Pumping Station around 1900.
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A view of the back corner of the Kakaʻako Pumping Station.
