C. Brewer Building

The C. Brewer Building is an office structure with Mediterranean Revival style located on Fort Street Mall in Honolulu. It features a double-pitched tile hip roof with wide overhangs and exterior walls combining concrete with native blue stone.

The building was constructed in 1930 and served as headquarters for the oldest American business firm established west of the Rocky Mountains. The structure reflects the period when this company had already transitioned from fur trading to sugar production.

The interior shows sugar cane patterns in metal railings and light fixtures shaped like sugar cubes, reflecting Hawaii's agricultural past. These details appear throughout the building and tell stories of the region's economic history.

The structure includes an enclosed tropical garden that occupies roughly one-third of its property and provides a natural retreat within the downtown commercial area. This garden creates a green oasis for visitors walking through the bustling pedestrian zone of downtown Honolulu.

A beaver weather vane sits at the top of the building and references the company's original fur trading business. This distinctive detail often goes unnoticed by visitors even though it is visible high on the roof.

Location: Honolulu

Architects: Mayers Murray & Phillip

Architectural style: Mediterranean Revival architecture

GPS coordinates: 21.31306,-157.86583

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:25