H. Alexander Walker Residence, Neoclassical residence in Nuuanu Valley, Hawaii, US
The H. Alexander Walker Residence is a Neoclassical dwelling in Nuuanu Valley distinguished by grand columns and balanced proportions. The property includes formal Japanese gardens planted with ferns, stones, and fruit trees.
The estate was built in 1903 by George Rodiek and later became home to H. Alexander Walker, president of American Factors. Walker held connections to King Kalakaua's cabinet, adding to the property's historical standing.
The estate goes by the name Mamalu, which means Shady Lawns, blending Neoclassical architecture with Hawaiian residential traditions and Japanese garden design. This combination shapes how the space looks and feels when walking through it.
The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973 and maintains detailed documentation. This information is accessible through State Historic Preservation Offices.
During World War II, Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz regularly visited this estate to dine. The Japanese chef Hara prepared meals there despite the significant tensions of wartime.
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