Kakaako Pumping Station
Kakaako Pumping Station, Sewerage pumping station in Honolulu, United States.
The Kakaako Pumping Station features a single-story structure made of concrete and cut bluestone with green tile roofs and a prominent two-story central portion.
Built in 1900, the station marked the beginning of Honolulu's first professional sewage disposal system, pushing waste 1,200 feet into the Pacific Ocean.
The building demonstrates the fusion of Hawaiian cut bluestone construction with Industrial Romanesque architecture, reflecting urban design trends of the early 1900s.
Located at 653 Ala Moana Boulevard, the former pumping facility is undergoing transformation into the Na Kupuna Makamae Center for senior citizens.
The facility operated until 1955 using steam-powered pumps to manage waste, following a design that separated stormwater from sewage, an advanced concept for its time.
Location: Honolulu
Architects: Oliver Green Traphagen
Architectural style: Richardsonian Romanesque
GPS coordinates: 21.30278,-157.86556
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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