Hanapepe Economic Alliance

Historic Photos Sought

PRESS RELEASE - DATE 6/15/05

TO: - All Media

MEDIA CONTACT: Carol Bain, 808-246-2111 bain@kauai.net

Photos of Historic Hanapepe Sought

Hanapepe &ndash Leaders at Hanapepe Economic Alliance (HEA) are seeking photos of buildings and of life in old Hanapepe town. Interpretive plaques will include enlarged photos mounted on selected buildings along Hanapepe Road. These photos will call attention to historical buildings and sites featured in the self-guided Historic Hanapepe Walking Tour map published in March, 2005.

"We are specifically looking for photos of the older buildings," said Joanna Carolan HEA board member, "but any photo that shows the old days in Hanapepe will be welcomed for this project. Many business owners lost photos in the floods that occurred in the early 1960's and before the Army Corps of Engineers built the levee. It is hoped that some families may have kept prints of photos elsewhere and would like to share them."

Hanepepe has 43 buildings and sites that meet the criteria for the Federal and State historic registry. HEA is a non-profit organization that received funding from Hawai`i Tourism Bureau and the County of Kaua`i to develop interpretive, historic information and promote this heritage for Hanapepe. A goal of the project is to increased appreciation for town heritage and the people who built Hanapepe. Over the next two years of this project, HEA plans to introduce this map to children in schools, and invite young people to learn the history and heritage of Hanapepe. Maps are available at most Hanapepe stores.

Any one who has photographs to share contact Joanna Carolan, 335-5944 or Dawn Traina 335-3993. Accepted photos will be duplicated and original returned to owner. Photo credit and/or donor name will be included if requested. Public is invited to attend HEA meeting Monday, June 20, 5:30 p.m. at Banana Patch Studio, 3865 Hanapepe Road. To RSVP call 335-5944.

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