Melchers Building
The Melchers Building is a historic
Classical Revival style by an unknown architect, it was constructed in 1854 of white coral
blocks. The original structure's qualities are no longer visible beneath outer layers of stucco and paint.
The building's structure is similar to other commercial 19th Century buildings in Honolulu. The Melchers Building is a simple structure just 400 feet from the ocean, with two floors and minimal ornamentation.
Its original purpose was to house the offices of Gustav C. Melchers and Gustav Reiner,City and County of Honolulu.[4]
The building is a contributing property to the Merchant Street Historic District.[5]
See also
References
- ^ "Melchers is Honolulu's oldest commercial building". Honolulu Star-Bulletin. October 19, 2003. Retrieved March 30, 2013.
- ^ "Melchers Building, 51 Merchant St". Honolulu Weekly. February 6, 2013. Archived from the original on May 7, 2013. Retrieved March 30, 2013.
- ISBN 9783039104055.
- ISBN 0-8248-0524-0.
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- ^ "National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form: Merchant Street Historic District". September 22, 1972. Retrieved April 1, 2013.