Camp H.M. Smith and Navy Public Works Center Manana Title VII (Capehart) Housing, U-Shaped Three-Bedroom Duplex Type 4, Acacia Road, Birch Circle, Cedar Drive and Elm Drive, Pearl City, Honolulu County, HI
Summary
Significance: The housing area was constructed as a Capehart project in 1959 for Marine Corps and Navy personnel. It was one of many similar projects built throughout Hawaii and the nation under the Capehart Act, which was designed to alleviate a severe housing shortage faced by military personnel in the post war period. The Type 4 units were designed for enlisted personnel. The buildings are of a standard plan used throughout the neighborhood, and are suited to the Hawaii environment.
Survey number: HABS HI-524-D
Building/structure dates: 1959 Initial Construction
Tags
Date
1950 - 1970
Contributors
Historic American Buildings Survey, creator
Source
Library of Congress
Copyright info
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