Ainahou Ranch, Ranch and historic site at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, United States.
The ranch includes a one-story and two-story bungalow constructed with natural redwood horizontal siding and features gabled metal roofing among ohia trees.
Herbert C. Shipman established the ranch in 1941 as a refuge during World War II, later transforming it into a cattle operation to supply beef for military needs.
The property earned recognition on the National Register of Historic Places for its connection to Herbert Shipman, a notable Hawaiian businessman and conservationist.
The ranch incorporates a gravity-fed water management system with rain sheds and holding tanks, designed to operate without mechanical pumps for agricultural needs.
The ranch became a sanctuary for endangered nene birds, with Shipman implementing breeding programs that prevented the species from extinction in the 1940s.
Location: Hawaii County
Inception: 1941
Architectural style: American Craftsman
GPS coordinates: 19.34361,-155.22889
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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