Federal Building, United States Post Office and Courthouse
Federal Building, United States Post Office and Courthouse, Mediterranean neoclassical federal building in downtown Hilo, United States.
The three-story concrete structure features monumental Tuscan columns, open-air loggias, and a central courtyard surrounded by government offices.
The Federal Building opened in 1917 with a construction cost of 200,000 dollars during Hawaii's territorial period after the United States annexation.
The building incorporates architectural elements adapted to Hawaii's climate, including mosaic tiles and native plants within its landscaping design.
Located at 154 Waianuenue Avenue, the Federal Building maintains regular business hours from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM on weekdays.
This structure contained Hawaii's first passenger elevator, installed in 1950, marking a technological advancement in the territory's federal buildings.
Location: Hilo
Architectural style: neoclassicism
GPS coordinates: 19.72556,-155.08889
Latest update: March 17, 2025 08:46
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