Kaumakapili Church facts for kids
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Kaumakapili Church
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 Location in Hawaii
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| Nearest city | Honolulu, Hawaii |
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| Area | 1.1 acres (0.45 ha) |
| Built | 1910 |
| Architect | H. L. Kerr |
| Architectural style | Late Gothic Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 08000372 |
| Added to NRHP | May 5, 2008 |
Kaumakapili Church is a beautiful church located at 766 North King Street in the Kapālama neighborhood of Honolulu, Hawaii. It has a special design called Gothic Revival architecture, which looks like old European churches.
This church was first started on April 1, 1838. It was created as a Protestant church for regular people. At that time, the only other church, Kawaiahao Church, was mainly for Hawaiian royalty. Kaumakapili Church gave everyone a place to worship.
Building and Rebuilding
The first church building was made of brick and wood. It had two tall steeples and was built between 1881 and 1888. However, this building was sadly destroyed by fire. This happened when a large part of Chinatown burned down in an effort to stop a serious illness called bubonic plague from spreading.
A New Beginning
After the fire, construction began on a new church building in 1910. This new church was built at its current location. It was finished and officially opened in 1911, and people still use it today.
Many years later, in 1993, the church needed some repairs. A big project costing $2.4 million helped fix the church. It had been damaged by weather and other problems over time. This restoration made sure the church could continue to serve its community.
A Historic Landmark
Because of its important history and beautiful architecture, Kaumakapili Church was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 5, 2008. This means it is recognized as a special place that should be protected for future generations.
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Kaumakapili Church
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Kaumakapili Church in a 1914 map
