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16. 15. Nun's Residence.
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Soulliere
and Law. 1977 Building Inventory. Kalaupapa - Hawaii. Vol. I. Bishop Home/Bay
View Home. State-owned Structures
STRUCTURE:
Building 15
LOCATION: Bishop Home
USE: Residence for nuns
SIZE: Approx. 3600 sq. ft.(2-stories). OWNERSHIP: State
DATE OF STRUCTURE: Unknown (prior to 1939)
DESCRIPTION:
The structure is a frame building of single wall construction with an exterior
finish of board and batten. The foundation consists of concrete footings and
wood posts. The gable roofs have long second story dormers on the north and
south sides of the structure which run approximately one-third the length of
the building. A recessed porch is located in the central section of the north
side, Two smaller porches are located at the rear of the building. Most windows
are two-sash casement windows
with twelve lights. The foundation is camouflaged by a skirting which consists
of horizontal wood strips. The roofs are finished with green comoosition shin
les. The building is in ooor condition. The structure should be fumigated, and
termite and rot damage should be repaired. The copper gutters and downspouts
(yes, this building has gutters!) should be replaced. The exterior should be
painted.
SIGNIFICANCE:
Historical significance. Architectural significance is lacking.
MAINTENANCE
COST: $7900
FUTURE MAINTENANCE COST: $1200/annum
DATE OF REPORT: January 16, 1977
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