W. H. Shipman House, Victorian mansion on Reed's Island, Hilo, United States.
The W. H. Shipman House features a two-story round tower with curved glass panes, indoor plumbing, and electricity at 141 Kaiulani Street in Hilo.
Built in 1899 by J. R. Wilson and designed by architect Henry Livingston Kerr, William Herbert Shipman purchased this residence in February 1901 for guest accommodation.
Queen Liliuokalani performed musical compositions on the grand piano during her visits to this residence, which bears the name of Princess Kaiulani.
The property encompasses a main house, guest quarters, servants' accommodations, gardens, and a garage, situated between channels of the Wailuku River.
Author Jack London stayed at the house for five weeks in 1907 while his boat underwent repairs, later writing about the experience in The Cruise of the Snark.
Location: Hilo
GPS coordinates: 19.72417,-155.09944
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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