Chee Kung Tong Society Building

The Chee Kung Tong Society Building was a two-story wooden structure on Vineyard Street with traditional Chinese architectural features such as covered verandas and gabled roofs decorated with carved details. The building originally housed meeting halls and later converted into residential quarters for workers.

The building was constructed between 1897 and 1905 to serve Chinese plantation workers who immigrated to Hawaii during the sugarcane industry expansion. It eventually deteriorated and collapsed in 1996 after decades of use as residential quarters.

The building served as a gathering place where Chinese immigrants could practice their traditions and receive support from their community. It functioned as a center for religious observances, political guidance, and shared social life.

The site is no longer accessible to enter, as only a concrete gateway with Chinese characters remains at the original location. Visitors can view the remnants and learn about the site's history through informational markers in the area.

The only surviving element is a concrete gateway inscribed with Chinese characters, standing like a silent monument at the building's original site. This solitary structure carries the memory of an entire community that has since disappeared from the landscape.

Location: Wailuku

Founders: Chee Kung Tong

GPS coordinates: 20.89333,-156.50806

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:44