Priority 42. 286. Kanaana Hou Church

STRUCTURE: Building 286
LOCATION: Calvinist Mission
USE: Church
SIZE: Approx. 34 x 60 OWNERSHIP: United Church of Christ
DATE OF STRUCTURE: 1915

DESCRIPTION: The structure is a frame building of single wall construction, with a foundation consisting of stone footings and wood posts, and. concrete. The main gable roof is transected by two smaller gables which cover the windows projecting from the middle sections of the east and west walls. These gables are approximately two feet lower than. the main gable. A tower which designates the main entrance to the building is located in the northwest corner of the structure. The tower has a hip roof finished
with wood shingles, and ventilating louvers in the shapes of pointed arches on all four sides. Walls consist of vertical plank siding, surrounded by a continuous girt, just below window level, and a water table at the sole plate. The large window areas - one at each gable end and each wing - are broad, pointed arches filled with fixed sash and double hung windows. Structural outlookers project beyond the roof-lines at the gable ends. The interior space is articulated with wood barrel vaults and exposed trusses. The building is in very deteriorated condition, and is in need of virtual board-by-board reconstruction.

SIGNIFICANCE: According to the Pastor, nearly similar to Nanikoole Church on Oahu. ". . .in 1915 the present ornate building was erected by Sam Kaaumoana, leader of the choir of Kaumakapili Church, who brought his crew of carpenters and painters with him. from Honolulu, This crew consisted of his two brothers-in-law, and son-in-law and three sons." (Ethel Damon, Siloama, Church of the Healing Spring. Honolulu: Hawaiian Board of Missions, 1948. p. 82) Simplified Stick Style.

MAINTENANCE COST: $75,000
FUTURE MAINTENANCE COST: $1,OO0/annum"
DATE OF REPORT: January 17, 1977