Iolani Palace
Also known as: Territorial Capitol, Territorial Executive Building
364 S. King St., Honolulu, Hawaii
364 S. King St., Honolulu, Hawaii
Photos
Iolani Palace
1. SOUTHWEST (FRONT) FACADE AND GROUNDS
Photo from the Historic American Buildings Survey
Map
Description
Residence of the last two royal rulers of Hawaii. Scene of transfer of government to the United States in 1898. From 1898 to 1960s, the palace served as the capitol of Hawaii. When built, the palace was the most elaborate structure in the Hawaiian Islands. -- Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS HI-1)National Register information
- Status
- Posted to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966
- Reference number
- 66000293
- Architectural style
- Other architectural type; "American Florentine"
- Area of significance
- Politics/Government
- Level of significance
- National
- Evaluation criteria
- A - Event
- Property type
- Building
- Historic functions
- Single dwelling; Graves/burials; Government office
- Current function
- Government office
- Periods of significance
- 1875-1899; 1850-1874
- Significant years
- 1871; 1879; 1882
- Number of properties
- Contributing buildings: 2
Contributing structures: 3
Non-contributing buildings: 2
Sources
- HABS HI-1 - Iolani Palace
- Richard Doody
- National Register database - Reference number 66000293 (Nomination form, Photos)
- National Historic Landmark information
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