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National Historic Landmark District Update
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Lahaina Historic Marker
“Add markers for Historic sites even if the building cannot be restored/rebuilt...”
Community Quote from Long-Term Planning Recovery Survey
Purpose
Updating the National Historic Landmark District (NHLD) in Lahaina, was strongly supported prior to the fire. After the fire, evaluating the NHLD has become increasingly important to determine integrity status following the loss of many historic structures in the wildfire. Boundaries may need to be adjusted, and other periods of significance to the NHLD may need to be included, which will guide redevelopment in Lahaina. There are architectural design guidelines currently in place and the County’s Cultural Resources Commission is the authority for plans within the NHLD.
Project Description
A complete architectural assessment should be completed on surviving buildings and structures listed in the 1974 nomination form, as well as other buildings and structures that contribute to the NHLD that were eligible for listing on the national register of historic places prior to August 8, 2023 wildfires. Hawaiian Kingdom history will also be proposed as another period of significance. Archaeological surveys, Traditional Cultural Properties (TCP) studies and oral history reports will document the rich history of Lahaina. TCP studies should include new and existing oral histories reports, as well as an ethnography. These assessments and studies will be used to update the NHLD nomination for submittal and consideration by the National Park Service (NPS).
National Historic Landmark District Update
Interdependencies and Roadblocks
In response to the fire, NPS has developed a Section 213 report of the National Historic Preservation Act. This report contains NPS recommendations relating to the NHLD. The County is reviewing it to identify alignment and/or inconsistencies which may require updating County Code.
Next Steps
- Identify funding sources beyond the County’s limited Certified Local Government grants
- Obtain funding to start developing the TCP studies to document the various cultures of Lahaina is critical for updating the NHLD nomination
- This effort will require professionals that meet the Secretary of Interior standards to complete this work
Project Details
Cost Estimate:
$500,000-$1 Million
Existing Funding Sources:
Project Lead:
- County Department of Planning
Potential Funding Sources:
- County of Maui
- Historic Preservation Fund
Project Partners:
- County Department of ʻŌiwi Resources
- State Department of Land and Natural Resources, Historic Preservation Division
- Cultural Resources Commission
- Local community groups
- National Park Service
Alignment with West Maui Community Plan (WMCP)
- Goal 2.3 Responsible stewardship of resources, culture, and character
- Action 3.07 Expand the boundaries of the Historic Districts, and proposed companion amendments to the National Historic Landmark District
- Action 3.08 Develop a cultural overlay map identifying the location of important historical events, known burial sites and archaeological resources, and known above -ground resources. Create a cultural overlay district to protect cultural assets and establish an efficient review process for property owners
- Action 3.18 Develop new design guidelines for Lahaina that provide detailed guidance on the following: rehabilitation of historic buildings, additions to historic buildings, construction of new buildings, landscape and streetscape elements and treatment of archaeological properties and cultural sites