Photo by Mason Architects for Honolulu High Capacity Transit Corridor Project
These buildings are historic because of their association with the history of electric power in Honolulu. Power plants built in 1929 (designed by Dwight P. Robinson Co. of New York) and 1955 (designed by Merrill, Simms & Roehrig of Honolulu) are important for their associations with the history of electric power and the development of Honolulu. The 1955 building was named for Leslie A. Hicks, HECO president at the time the building was opened (Source: Pratt, Dudley. HEI – The Start of a New Tradition. Newcomen Society: New York, 1988: 16).
Hawaiian Electric Co. Downtown Plant &
Leslie A. Hicks Building
- Built 1929 & 1955
- Will be Adversely Affected by Rail Transit
Photos and text dervived from Study of Potential Effects to Historic Properties prepared by Mason Architects for the Honolulu Rapid Transit Corridor Project, City and County of Honolulu, 2008
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Historic Sites to be Adversely Affected by the Honolulu Rail Project
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