RC-O171 | Historic Properties Preservation Plan for La‘aloa La‘aloa Iki Ahupua‘a North Kona District Island of Hawai‘i PREPARED BY: Robert B. Rechtman, Pb.D. PREPARED FOR: County of Hawai'i Department of Parks and Recreation 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 6 Hilo, Hawai'i 96720 August 2006 RECHTMAN»CONSUETING, LLC HC 1 Box 4149 Keglnu, Hawai 96749-9710 hone: OSI 636) fax: (808) 443-0065Historic Properties Preservation Plan for La‘aloa Beach Park Expansion (TMK: 3-7-7-10:36) La‘aloa Iki Ahupua‘a North Kona District Island of Hawai'iR016 INTRODUCTION... ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVENTORY SURVEY. COMPARISON OF IDENTIFIED SITES... SIP 2009.. STHP 20764. SIHP 21218. SIHP 21219. SIHP 21220..... SIHP 21221 SIHP 21222 and 21223 INTERPRETATION PROGRAM, COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP, AND DEVELOPMENT OF ASSOCIATED INFRASTRUCTURE 1 COMMUNITY REVIEW OF PROPOSED PRESERVATION MEASURES, REFERENCES CITED won APPENDIX A-Maly 1997 Suudy APPENDIX B-Kawachi etal. 2000 Study Figures 1. La‘aloa Beach Park Expansion Area and proposed archaeological interpretation elements. 3 2. Haukalua Heiau as seen from proposed interpretive viewing area. .. 3. Existing walkway along mauka edge of preservation area, view to south. 4. Haulalua Hein, te proposed buffer sone, and the engneesing plans for the parking lt modifications. 5. SIHP 20764 habitation platform, view to southwest from proposed interpretive tral... 6. Remains of historic wall SIHP 21218. 7. Remnants of furo at former spring location SIHP 21219, 8. Location of proposed kahua for kita... 9. Papamd (SIHP 21222) in foreground and poho palu (STHP 21223) in background.. 10. Concrete slab remnant from the Inaba residence built it 1958... TableRCOITL INTRODUCTION ‘At the request of Patricia Engelhard, Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation, County of Hawai'i, Rechtman Consulting, LLC has finalized a Preservation Plan for archaeological resources located within La‘aloa Beach Park (TMK: 3-7-7-10:36), La‘aloa Ahupua’a, North Kona, Island of Hawai'i. Kumu Pono Associates (Maly 1997) prepared an excellent comprehensive document that included both preservation and interpretation elements for these resources. This document was submitted to the Department of Land and Natural Resources-State Historic Preservation Division (DLNR-SHPD) for review. Minor points raised in that review (DOC NO: 9710HMO02) were addressed and revisions made by Maly. The major negative DLNR-SHPD review comment was that the report prepared by Maly did not include a discussion of an Archaeological Inventory Survey that was then uncompleted, and therefore could not reconcile sites identified during archival and oral- historical research with what could be identified during archaeological fieldwork. Following recent discussions with DLNR-SHPD (subsequent (0 the completion of the Archacological Inventory Survey), it was determined that the results of the inventory survey (Kawachi et al 2000) could be included in a document that augments and completes the earlier Maly (1997) study. That study is included in this report as Appendix A and stands on it's own merit as a research and planning document, the Archacological Inventory Survey is included as Appendix B (this report does not appear to have been subject to DLNR-SHPD review). The current document specifically addresses the earlier perceived deficiencies in the original Maly report and summarizes the historic sites and their recommended treatment and interpretation. ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVENTORY SURVEY ‘The archaeological inventory survey fieldwork was conducted in July 1995 by Carol Kawachi, Virginia Goldstein, and Mare Smith, and their report was not finalized until April 2000. These investigators recorded six sites: STHP 2009 (Haukilua Heiaw/burial site), SIHP 20764 (stone platform), SLHP 21218 (wall remnant), SIHP 21219 (furo/spring), STHP 21222 (papamii), and STHP 21223 (bait mortars). See Appendix B for their descriptions of these sites. All of the sites were evaluated to be significant under Criterion d and three of the sites STHP 2009 (Haukalua Heiau), STHP 21222 (papami), and STHP 21223 (bait mortars) were also considered significant under Criterion e. ‘They recognized that two additional sites (SIHP 21220 location of a former kii‘ula, and STHP 21221 location of a canoe landing) were identified through oral information in the Maly (1997) study, but they incorrectly concluded that these sites were not within their study area. While this may be true for the Jai‘ula, the canoe landing was identified at the southern end of the park expansion parcel. ‘They summarized their study thusly: ‘The pedestrian survey failed to identify any additional historic sites in the subject parcel. Site numbers were assigned to the previously recorded sites. The modem house site and associated improvements was not assigned a site number. The furo bativbrackish spring was assigned a site number because of the identification of the spring through oral history. Subsurface testing of selected areas and previously identified surface midden scatters failed to confirm the presence of any significant buried historic deposit. ‘The surface midden scatters are still visible on the surface but do not provide any excavation potential. Excavation potential however does exist in three of the historic structures located in the parcel Haukalua heiaw, platform and wall remnant. (Kawachi et al. 2000) Kawachi et al. (2000) recommended that the sites be preserved and interpreted for park visitors. ‘And, that a burial treatment plan be prepared for Haukilua Heiau. A burial treatment plan (Rechtman 2006) has recently been approved for this site.Rom COMPARISON OF IDENTIFIED SITES The sites recorded in the archaeological inventory survey match those as presented in the Maly (1997) report with two exceptions, SIHP 21220 and STHP 21221. SIHP 21220 was just (5 meters) north of the study area and thus Kawachi et al. (2000) chose not to investigate it. Oral information identified this area as the former location of a fishing shrine, and while an inspection of the area reveals no Physical evidence to support this assertion, there is no reason to suspect that the informants who provided the oral testimony provided inaccurate information. SIHP 21221 was identified through oral information as a canoe landing at the shore to the south of the expansion parcel. Again, it is logical that this location did serve as a canoe landing, and there is no reason not to accept the oral testimony as accurate. SUMMARY OF IDENTIFIED SITES AND PROPOSED TREATMENTS Table 1 presents a summary of the cight identified sites and the following paragraphs describe the specific preservation measures for each site. Figure 1 shows the park expansion area, the site locations, the recommended preservation areas, and the proposed interpretation associated improvements, Generally speaking, the park will remove invasive vegetation as part of periodic ‘maintenance to protect the sites. Any replanting will involve native species and will not occur within specified preservation areas. ‘Table 1. Summary of identified sites, ‘Site Number Description. 2009 ‘Baukalua Heiau/Burial site 20764 Habitation Platform 21218 Historic Wall Remnant 21219 Furo(Spring. 21220 Location of former ki‘ula (fishing shrine) 21221 Location of Canoe Landing 21222 Papamit 21223 Poho palu (bait mortars) SIHP 2009 Preservation in place is the treatment proposed for Haukalua Heiau (Figure 2) and the burials contained therein. As specified in the burial treatment plan approved for this site (Rechtman 2006), the existing parking lot (mauka of the heiau Figure 3) will be redesigned to facilitate a larger preservation buffer for the site (Figure 4). The preservation buffer for the site will extend from the edge of the constructed helaw platform a minimum of 50 feet in all directions (see Figure 4). The boundaries of the preservation area will be defined by a combination of signage and appropriate plantings of native and Polynesian-introduced foliage. A formal landscaping plan will be developed for the entire park preserve and submitted to DLNR-SHPD for approval. The proposed interpretive pathway will incorporate the existing sidewalk (within the preservation buffer), and interpretive signs will be posted establishing a viewing location with cautionary signs posted around the perimeter of the preservation area. With the exception of appropriate cultural activities and periodic maintenance, no construction, land modification, or other activities of any type would be permitted to occur om the hheiau. At the direction of Melanie Chinen (Administrator of the State Historic Preservation Division; DOC NO: 06018G05) the recent (post 1996) modifications to the Haukalua Heiau, including the placement of the wooden lele on top of this burial site, are to remain in place.AQ tierce sign covtionary sign ee eee) ne (SIHP Site 21220) Existing, freestanding: wall | \ PR eta a Revonsincied Ors, Portion fe 9 20 40 Seale in feet ; Wh Burial Treatment Preservation area Ww Papama (SIHP Site 21222). Bait mortars USN (SIHP Site 21223) Platform O47 Girsie @L t Figure 1, La’aloa Beach Park Expansion Area and proposed archaeological interpretation elements. 3 Canoe landing (SIHP Site 21221) ivReon Figure 3. Existing walkway along mauka edge of preservation area, view to south. Note that while the wall will be removed mauka of the heiau, the sidewalk will remain,ROT Bs i i { 50} foot preservation butfer i Portion of parking lot to be placed out of service Figure 4, Haukalua Heiau, the proposed buffer zone, and the engineering plans for the parking lot modifications. 5ROT SIHP 20764 This habitation platform (Figure 5) will be preserved “ construction of a pedestrian pathway, no park improv 5 is” with interpretive signage. Aside from the ent will occur within 40 feet of this site Figure 5. SIHP 20764 habitation platform, view to southwest from proposed interpretive trail. SIHP 21218 A representative section, roughly 50 feet in length, of this Historic Period core-filled wall (Figure 6) will be reconstructed in its proper location along the Pahochoe/La‘aloa ahupua‘a boundary. An interpretive sign will be posted. STHP 21219 Eventually, the modem furo foundation (Figure 7) will be removed and the natural spring encouraged to re-establish itself. An interpretive sign will be posted and the site will be viewed from a newly established pedestrian pathway. STHP 21220 At this location (Figure 8) a kahua covered in coral and ‘ili‘li will be constructed and the kil‘ula stone restored to an upright position. The stone will be secured in place so as not to present a physical danger to park visitors. An interpretive sign will be posted. SIHP 21221 By virtue of its location, this former cance landing site will be protected from any development. An interpretive sign explaining the significance of this location will be posted at the end of the newly created walking path. 6Reoun Figure 7. Remnants of fiuro at former spring location SIHP 21219. 7Recor! Figure 8. Location of proposed kahua for kil'ula. STHP 21222 and SIHP 21223 The papamii (SIHP 21222) and bait mortars (21223) are situated near each other along the extreme shoreline (Figure 9) and will not be impacted by park activities. It is possible that people walking the shoreline can maliciously or inadvertently damage the features. To mitigate this possibility, an interpretive sign along with cautionary signs will be posted at the end of the newly created walking path. 8RCO INTERPRETATION PROGRAM, COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP, AND DEVELOPMENT OF ASSOCIATED INFRASTRUCTURE ‘The primary clement of the proposed interpretive program will be a self-guided pathway (Figure 10) that leads from near the existing restrooms in a southeasterly direction past the reconstructed ‘ahupua‘a boundary wall (SIHP 21218) and the furofspring location (SIHP 21219) to the walkway paralleling the existing parking lot. The existing walkway will be incorporated into the path heading south past the Haukalua Heiau (STP 2009), and will be extended in a westerly direction to two interpretive viewing locations, one for the platform (SIHP 20764) and canoe landing (SIHP 21221) and the other for the papami (SIHP 21222) and poho palu (SIHP 21223). Interpretive signs will be placed at five locations along the pathway (see Figure 10). At SIP 21218 the sign will read: Iwi ‘ina (Land Division Boundary Wall) Ahupua‘a of La‘aloa /Pahoehoe (SIP Site 21218) Based on land surveys conducted in the 1800s, this reconstructed wall segment is the iwi ‘dina (land division boundary wall) that marked the boundary between La‘aloa and Pahoehoe ahupua’a. The ancient Hawaiians developed a system of land management, in which the islands were divided into moku (districts), ‘okana (subdistricts), ahupua’a Cand units generally extending from the mountains to the sea), and ‘ili (resource based subunits within ahupua'‘a). Boundaries of the land units were identified by natural features such as hills, gullies, rock outerops, trees, and in some cases man made rock features. Beginning in the early 1800s, after Western contact and a change in traditional Hawaiian land management practices, an extensive system of property boundary walls was built. This éwi ‘dina is the only remnant of the La‘aloa/Pahoehoe boundary wall in the coastal section of the ahupua‘a. Oral history information indicates that by the late 1920s this wall also served as a boundary marker between residential beach lots,Reon At STHP 21219 the interpretive sign will read: Punawai (Spring) La‘aloa Ahupua‘a (SIP Site 21219) Jn Kona, prior to Westem contact, potable water (wai), the wealth (waiwai) upon which life depended, was obtained from springs, water caves, rain catchment, and dew fall. Legendary accounts record ‘numerous water sources available to the residents of the land. Historical and archaeological studies indicate that coastal Kona was permanently settled prior to A.D. 1000, and these early inhabitants sought out the sheltered bays like that of La‘aloa, which were supplied with fresh and brackish water springs. In ancient Hawai'i, wai was considered sacred and was a managed resource. An archaeological study conducted in this area in 1930 described “a small pen and pit, probably a well.” Historical narratives collected in the 1940s and 1950s also recorded the presence of a spring named Lehukapu situated above the point called Kalaeokahuihui, which is the historically known boundary between La'aloa and Pahoehoe ‘ahupua'a. This punawai and Lehukapu may be one and the same. Oral history interviews recorded in 1997 indicate that this spring was modified in the 1930s, and a Japanese fro (a fire heated tub for bathing and relaxation) was built adjoining the spring. The furo has since been removed and the spring given the chance to re-establish itself. 10ROTI At STHP 2009 the interpretive sign will read: Haukalua Heiau La‘aloa Ahupua‘a (SIHP Site 2009) He wahi kapu keia—This is a sacred site! La‘aloa Ahupua‘a extends from the sea to the forested uplands on the slopes of Hualélai Volcano. The upland region was noted for its extensive agricultural fields while the ‘coastal portion of the ahupua'a was used for residential purposes, with access to rich fisheries. The présence of this heiau (ceremonial site), known as Haukalua, signifies the importance of La‘aloa. Throughout the twentieth century, this site has experienced significant changes as a result of severe wave action, vandalism, and reconstruction. Today Haukalua Heiau retains its importance and, as in the days before the overthrow of the kapu system in 1819, this site is visited by Hawaiian cultural practitioners. Access to this site is limited to the practice of such religious ceremonies. Please respect this sacred Hawaiian site by refraining from entering for any other purpose. This heiau was documented in 1906, and the study reported: Heiaw of Haukalua, land of Laaloa, North Kona. Located on the north side ofthe bay, between the sea and the road. This is low platform or terrace that rises to a height of 4 feet a its southwest corner. The northern and eastern sides are level with the ground. The location of the northeastern corner is somewhat ‘uncertain T. rea Drawing of Haukalua Heiau made in 1906 by John F.G. StokesRat ‘The interpretive signs at the southern end of the pathway will address SIH 20764, 21221, 21222, 4 and 21223. These interpretive signs will read: Habitation Platform La‘aloa Ahupua‘a (SIHP Site 20764) ‘This stone platform appears to have been a residential feature and likely contained a roofed structure. While it cannot be stated with certainty, itis possible that this feature was once part of a residential complex that included the heiau. If correct, this residence would have been the home of an individual of importance, either a member of the ali‘! (chiefly) class or someone of a kahuna (priestly) order. Papamdi (ancient Hawaiian checker board) Poko palu (bait mortars) La‘aloa Ahupua‘a (SIHP Site 21222) (SIP Site 21223) ‘The rectangular arrangement of holes pecked into the pahoehoe (smooth 4 lava) ground surface at the shoreline in front of you is a papamia, a board uupon which the Hawaiian game of kdnane was played. Resembling checkers, Kinane was enjoyed by both men and women, and papamif like this are found at several locations along the coast and especially along ancient trails. ‘The deep circular basins are called Poho palu, or bait mortars, Bait for fishing was prepared by mashing in these holes, and their presence here attests to the importance of fishing for the residents of this area. Paena Wa'a (Canoe Landing) La‘aloa Ahupua‘a (STHP Site 21221) || The smooth pahoehoe area along the edge of this bay was reportedly || used during ancient and historic times as a safe place for wa‘a (canoes) to enter and exit the ocean, Wa‘a were a means of transportation and used for nearshore and deepwater fishing. Oral history information indicates that this canoe landing site was used into the middle twentieth century. 12Reo ‘An additional interpretive sign will be posted near the re-established kai‘ula, and will read: Kiv'ula (a fisherman's god stone) Pahoehoe Ahupua‘a (STEP Site 21220) Fishing (lawai‘a) was an important occupation of ancient Hawai'i Numerous techniques were developed for catching fish, and the area fronting La‘aloa was noted for its abundant fish. Whether fishing along the shore, or many miles ont at sea, Hawaiians called upon deities to ensure success and safe journey. Stones called kil'ula were believed to be imbued with the spirit of a fisherman's god, and it was customary to place the first caught fish on the kahua (platform) of the ki’ula The original location of this ki‘ula has been lost as a result of natural and man-made changes to the land, but elder, former residents of La‘aloa remembered this stone as being a kii'ula that their grandparents called upon and placed offerings before. Indeed, it has been observed that when this Jai‘ula is set in the right position, facing the ocean, the numbers and variety of fishes increase in the bay. Oral history information suggests that this ki‘ula may have been named Hdpoe. At the request of native elders, the kil'ula has been set upright once again, in this protected area overlooking the ocean. In addition to the interpretive signs, cautionary signs will also be posted at several location reminding park visitor of the sensitive nature of the preservation sites and the penalties for violating the sites. The cautionary signs will read: Archaeological/Historical Sites Please do not walk on this feature or remove rocks from this area. Damage to this site is punishable under State Law Chapter 6E-L1, Hawai'i Revised Statues Archacological Preservation Area ‘KULA IWI This is a culturally sensitive sit please respect those who came before us and refrain from walking on, or adding or removing rocks from this site. ‘This historic site is protected under state Taw. Violation could result in a $20,000 fine. (Chapter 6E-11, Hawai'i Revised Statutes) DLNR-SHPD (608) 692-8015 13‘The Hawai'i County Department of Parks and Recreation is actively seeking an appropriate non- profit community-based group with which to enter into a stewardship agreement relative to the cultural and historical resources within La‘aloa Beach Park. Ideally, such a group will hold the resources in the highest regard and will help maintain the archaeological preservation sites. This group should serve as a cultural and educational locus for general members of the community as well as park visitors. The Hawaii County Department of Parks and Recreation would allow such a group to establish a halau (pavilion) in the location of the former Inaba residence (Figure 10). The pavilion is intended to serve as a focal point for the educational and cultural activities promoted by this stewardship group. The plan would be to construct the pavilion on top of the existing concrete slab; however, if the existing concrete slab is removed, an archaeological monitor will be present. Implementation of the specific measures described in this preservation plan will be initiated immediately upon DLNR-SHPD approval of this plan. Expenses associated with implementation of the preservation measures are included in the County of Hawai'i Department of Parks and Recreation budget request for capital improvements plan. COMMUNITY REVIEW OF PROPOSED PRESERVATION MEASURES The DLNR-SHPD review of the earlier Maly (1997) study indicated that “concemed ot knowledgeable individuals should be given the opportunity to review the results of the consultation efforts and the final plans for the project.” Between November 2003 and April 2004, at least four meetings were held with concerned and knowledgeable community members and representative organizations. One of these meetings (January 2004) was conducted with the cooperation of Kulana Hiuli Honua and was televised on local cable TV. A copy of this final preservation plan was circulated to Laaloa ‘Ohana as well as cultural descendants of the La‘aloa area for review and comment. 4Ron REFERENCES CITED Kawachi, C., V. Goldstein, and M, Smith 2000 ‘Survey and Subsurface Testing of 1.5 Acre Parcel in La‘aloa, North Kona, Hawaii Island (TMK: 7-7-10:36). State Historic Preservation Division, Department of Land and Natural Resources and County of Hawaii Planning Department. Maly, K, 1997 A Report On: Archival-Historical Documentary Research; A Limited Oral History Study; And Archaeological Site Preservation Plan: Proposed La‘aloa Beach Park Improvements. Kumu Pono Associates Report La0Sc (052797). Prepared for County of Hawai'i, Department of Parks and Recreation, Hilo. Rechtman, R. 2006 Burial Treatment Plan for Haukalua Heiau STP Site 2009 (TMK: 7-7-10:36) La‘aloa Iki Ahupoa'a, North Kona District, Island of Hawai'i. Rechtman Consulting Report RC-O171. Prepared for County of Hawai'i Department of Parks and Recreation, 1sReo APPENDIX A-Maly (1997) StudyLad 5c (052797) - A REPORT ON: ARCHIVAL-HISTORICAL DOCUMENTARY RESEARCH; A LIMITED ORAL HISTORY STUDY; AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE PRESERVATION PLAN: PROPOSED LA‘ALOA BEACH PARK IMPROVEMENTS > Portion of Haukdlua Helau, La‘aloa-tki, North Kona (Site 50-10-37-2009) (mokai side of helau, looking mauka ~ courtesy of Virgina Goldstein; April 1995) Kumu Pono Associates Kv Pon associates — Historical & archival Documentary Research + Oral History Studies “Parnerships in Cuitral Resources Management « Developing Preservation Plans and Interpretive Programa=a BPA Ss TTS ra mm Da ss La05e (052797) A REPORT ON: ARCHIVAL-HISTORICAL DOC 'UMENTARY RESEARCH; A LIMITED ORAL HISTORY STUDY; AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE PRESERVATION PLAN: PROPOSED LA‘ALOA BEACH PARK IMPROVEMENTS Ahupua‘a of La‘aloa-iki, District of North Kona, Island of Hawai'i (Tuk: 7-7-10,36) BY Kepa Maly « Culeurat Resources Specialist PREPARED FOR County of Hewat Department of Parks and Recreation 25 Aupun Street, Room 210 Hilo, Hawai’! 96720 MAY 22, 1997 (©1997 Kumu Pono Associates Kumu Pono Astociates Keps Maly, Consultant Historical & Archival Documentary Research « Oral History Smdies Partnerships in Cultural Resources Management « Developing Preservation Plane ont Interpretive Programs 254 Keonaona St Hilo, Hawai 96720-(phifex) 808.981.0196: (email) kepa@interpac.netLa0Se (052797) ‘i Executive Summary [ At the request of Mr. George Yoshida, Director, Department of Parks and Recreation of the Cogn of Hawai‘, Kepa Maly, Cultural Resources Specialist (Kuamu Pono Associates), conducted HtY of cultural resources in the ahupua a (land division) of La‘aloa-ki (1°, in the diguict of Nexth Kona, Island of Hawai'i (TMK:7-7-10,36). The work was done in conjunction with the proposed | dgvelopment of patk improvements on a c. 1.5 acre parcel of land at the Lavelea beret Pang {formerly called Magic Sands Beach Pack), and was performed in compliance with wecomteendalan, r aid guidelines ofthe Department of Land and Natural Resources-State Historic Preservation Denny, Background Research Ie 2 Pat of this study, historical research, oral history interviews, and consultation were conducted primarily between January 6* to February 28, 1997 (though discussion wih community members. continued through May 19, 1997). Oral history interviews and/or conulistigy woe PPigcenting nineteen individuals are included in this study. The interviewees. and consultation ‘Participants inchuded: (a) individuals with familial tes to the lands of La'alom Patochee dating back Preservation Plan Recommendations U ARS 2 Tesult of findings from archival research, oral history interviews, and consultation with members of the community and agency representatives, four preservation’ avccy (Areas A-D) are identified in this study. These areas are: f ‘Area A—including the heiaw of Haukalua and a reinterment site; a stone platform; a canoe Tanding (identified through oral history interviews); a Papama (Hawaiian checker board); and poho palu (bait mortars) (Sites 2009, 20,764, 21,221, 21222, and 21,223 1 respectively). Haukalua Heiau (Site 2009) with its burial component, and’ the [ neighboring stone platform (Site 20,764), ate to be protected in single preservation Zone. The known burial remains will be protected in place, and any remains that mayfade eee La05e (052797) itt Area B—an ahupua‘a boundary wall (Site 21.218), situated between La'aloa-iki and Pahoehoe rm Area C—a spring (Site 21,219), identified in oral history interviews; with such a site also iosoy. 1 histori nanatives recorded by Reinecke (1930) and Nilecr os ‘Opua (1950), Area D—a Ka ‘ula (ancient ishing deity stone) (site 21220) In this study, it is recorded by Ailpuna with familial ties to the land of La‘: seasaat a Lau (Site 2008) has undergone significant alterations (ence early 1996). The hiipuna Fra negara, Modifications tothe heiau platform be iemoved, and thet tn dese be protected as it was in their youth. Addit ional site specific protection and maintenance treatment Tecommendations, ‘aloa, that the site identified o[ Lad5e (052797) iv Acknowledgments f Tite is a Hawaiian saying “Y ka lokahi ko kakou ofa ai” (Our well-being is in unip). This saying shares an important Hawaiian Value that has been passed down over the gereratione is, that many hands, minds, backs, skills, and even prayers, contribute to the success of any task. Tn this study, are r Recorded fragments of ‘early Hawaiian histories; glimpses into the personal knowledge’ and fzPericnees of area natives and residents; and proposals for protection and stewardship of the caltorct reach a common good. This study is not the end of a process, but one step “towards building 2 r Partnership of many to come, in ensuring a rich cultural legacy and recreational opportunities for 1 the residents of Hawai‘i County and visitors to our island home. Fieparation of this histories! study-preservation plan was made possible only through the contributions of many individuals, and to all of you Yalentine K. Ako; Leimana Damate; Dale Fergerstrom; Virginia Goldstein; June [ Guimanis (curator of portions of the Theodore Kelsey and Henry Ketahune collections); Lily Makuahine Namakaokai'a Ha‘anio-Kong (Aunty Lily gave not nly of her interview time, but also worked tirelessly to ensure that contests with (and Kawelu); Betty Jean L. Kamoku; Zachary Kapule (Ron _ Cawthon and members of the La‘aloa ‘Ohana); Ruby Keana‘aina-McDonald; Pat ‘Koga; the late Hattie Makini-Keanz ‘dina; Gabriel Makuakine ma (the Royal Order of Kamehameha); Lawrence and Arkelina Makuakane; Luciana Ka‘ailehua Makuakine-Tripp; Kamakaonaona Pomroy-Maly; Japuna R. Haumea McComber- ‘Smith; Josephine Nahale-Kamoku. ma; Marc Smith; Kahu Leon and Leilani Sterling; Hannah Wilson-Freitas; Dorothy Wilson-Sipe; George Yoshida; and archivists of the ‘Bemice Pauahi Bishop Museum and State of Hawai'i — Mahalo nui na ke aloha o ke Akua pit me ‘ovkou a pau! Said tbout the land and traditions of La‘aloa. But, a sincere effort has been made to piesens exon TrubLan overview of the rich and varied history of the ates, and to accurately relay the recollections, ‘houghts, and recommendations ofthe people Who contributed to this suidy, [ [' r is noted here, thatthe author of this study does not profess to have recorded all that could be [ ‘0 wau nd me ka ha‘aha‘a — Kepi Maly B E [| O ka mea maika'i malama, o ka mea maika'i ‘ole, kapae ‘ia (Keep the good, set the bad aside)r LaOSe (052797) r Contents INTRODUCTION « | 4 Background + 1 ‘Study Orgenization » 1 Le‘aloa: A CulturatEnvronmental Context + | |. LA'ALOA: AN OVERVIEW OF SELECTED LEGENDARY AND EARLY HISTORIC ACCOUNTS + 4 A Story of Howa'e + 4 “Ka'ao Ho'oniu Putswai ne Keir” ‘Tha Heart String Story (Legend) of Ka-Mild + § “He Mo'olelo Ka'ao No Kepakoiiula,..” ‘A Story about KepalaW'ul, Holualoa and Latolo inthe Legend of Kauma‘Wtdar 7 The Prophesy of Kopie « 8 The Journal of Wiliam Elis (1623) « 9 La‘aloa: Land Tenure * 11 : (olms ond Testimonies ofthe Mahele (1848) « 11 Testimonies ofthe Boundary Commision Proceedings» 13 Ranching A Historic Overview» 14 Residency in the la'cea Suidy Area + 1s Il. AN OVERVIEWOF HISTORIC ARCHAEOLOGICAL STUDIES + 16 “Helou of the Island of Hawai. Hlaukalua Helou (Stokes and Dye 1991) + 16 , “Survey of Hawailan Sites” (John Reinecke, Ma. 1930) + 18 Kona in the Late 1940s Earl 19500.” ‘Recorded by Henry Kekahuna ond Thedidore Kelsey «20 IIL LA'ALOA INTERVIEWS AND CONSULTATION (ANUARY-FEBRUARY 1997) +23 Interview and Consultation Methodology + 23 Overview of Information Gathered (8 a Result of Interviews and Consultation + 27 Lo'alea Interview and Consultation Records’» 29 Oral History Interviews» 29 ‘Ly Malasohine Namakaokai'a HafanioKong + 29 Inaba Family Members + 30 ‘Melcuckne-Kipopa Family Descendants (with Aunty Ly Ho‘anio-Kong) + 33 Excerpts from Previously Cllecied Oral History Interview » 36 Valentine K Ako + 36 ai | a eet i: z3 3 Act Ra\ ee eed eee) ere eee eee mS Fa 7 TS ) Lae (052797) Kohulamd-Makini Family Descendants + 38 Consultation Records-Community Porticipants = 39 Kahu Leon Stering + 39 ‘Alena Kaiokekoa (with Kawely) + 41 Zachary Kopule » 43 Consultation Records-Agency Representativies + 46 Ruby Keana’zine McDonald » 46 ‘Mare Smith « 47 IV. LA'ALOA: SITE PRESERVATION PLAN + 50. Background + 50 Sites Identified Within the La‘loa Study Area +50 Interim (Short-term) Preservation Recommendations +52 Overoll Ste Protection +52 Protection of Burial Sites. +53 ‘Long-term Preservation Recommendations « 53 Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance + 54 General Ste Maintenance + 55 Implementation of Interpretive Programs » 55 ‘Ste Interpretation: La'oloa Preservations Stes » 56 ‘Summary of Preservation Plan Management Tasks + 60 REFERENCES CITED + 62 Illustrations (Cover Photograph — Houklua Hei, Ste 50-1037-2008-— by Vina Goldstein; Ap 1995) Figure 1. Lo'oloa Study Area » 2 Figure 2. Map of Houkziva Heiou (Sokes and Dye 1991:84) » 17 Figure 3. Copy ofa Portion of Reinecke's North Kona Ste Mop (c. 1930) 19 Figure 4 Rough Sketch Mop of Lacloa Bay (Kelsey and Kekahuna with Naluchine, ¢ 1950) «22 Flaite 5. Annoxmed Map of the Proposed La‘loa Beach Park Expansion Project, ‘Showing Areas andlor Recommendations Dsausied during Interviows) « 25 Figure 6. Lo‘aloa Beach Park-Site Preservation Plan: Generel Question Outine « 26 Figure 7. Lo‘olea Beach Park-Preservation Plan Mop; Identfjing Sites and Treatment Recommendations + 1 Tables Table 1-2, Disposition of Lo'aloa Ahupuo'a + 11 Table 1-b. Individual Kuleana Claims in La‘cloa + |}Ir, r P f r f p f r r F r F F f P LadSc (052797) vii Table 2-0. General And Interim (Short tem) Peserction Recormendetions « 27 Table 2-b. Long-term Preservation Recommendations + 28 Table 3, Preservation Plan Management Tasks » 60 Appendices Appendix A. Parophrosed Summary Notes from Meeting of May 19,1997 (Prepared by Kepas Mak) “AL Appendix 8. “The La‘a-loa Restoration Project” May 19, 1997 (Prepared by the La‘alea ‘Ohana) Appendix C Me jorandum of Agreement: George Yothida id Henry Cho to Repl Mah, Mey 10 1999 in -G1 “BrLa05c (052797) ! INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND At the request of Mr. George Yoshida, Director, Department of Parks and Recreation of the County of Hawai'i, Kepé Maly, Cultural Resources Specialist (Kumu Pono Asvociates), conducted archival and historic documentary research, an oral history and consultation study, and prepared aa archacologial site preservation plan based on the findings ofthe first two facets Of the study, for parcel of land (approximately 1.5 acres) in the afupwa‘a (land 0») of La‘aloa-iki (1*), in the istrict of North Kona, Island of Hawai'i (TMK:7-7-10,36) (Figure 1.). The purpose of this study igation requirements of the Department of Land and Natural Resources-State Historic Preservation Division (DLNR-SHPD) in connection with im the proposed development, by the County of Hawai, ofthe La'aloa Beach Park improvements. The preserretioa Plan has been formulated in compliance with the recommendations of (a) the Departirent of Land and Natural Resources - State Historic Preservation Division (DLNR-SHPD)'; (b) the flawart County Planning Department; and (e) guidelines for preservation plan development 2s set farts ig Title 13, Subtitle 13, Chapters 276:4,5,7; Subtitle 13, Chapter 300:36,40, (September (Ml) presents familiar with the interpretive management actions that will promote protection of the resources, and foster public education and awareness of Hawaiian archaeological and cultural sites, The Plan is also meant to be dynamic, allowing for updating preservation treatments, interpretive mechanisms, and stewardship ‘pportunities, thus fostering long-term preservation of La‘aloa’s cultura ites and bistory. Lo‘aloa: A Cultural-Environmental Context tion, one finds that the history of La'aloa is closely tied to that of the lands that Teighbor it, and that the larger area was one of political importance in the history of the land of i. A number of important historical references record that the area between tmodern day " Cemmeniations of Den Hibbard, Adminstrator, Sate Historie Preservation Divison, 1 Virginia Goldstein, Director, Planning Department, County of He ‘aii (September 3, 1993 and May 23, 1996).La05c (052797) wee ee Oe me me me om oe oo oer La05e (052797) 3 : SeHowaii as a residence and significant political seat (cf. '1 1959, Kamakau 1961, Ells 1963, and t Fomander 1917-1919). The immediate study area is situated on the pahoehoe lava shore line of the ahupua'a (a C traditional Hawaiian land divi ) of La‘aloa-iki (also called La‘aloa 1"), North Kona District, on tie lovward coast ofthe Island of Hawai'i, The near ocean shoreline is generally mode up of large ows, are deposits of soil, some of which includes midden deposits fom past human ‘occupation. iE ocean fronting La‘alo, like that ofthe greater Kona region, was noted for is rch fiche The eat Shore plains (kula kahakal) were relatively rich, supporting dry land agricultural fields, and Reidenets, an as the Hawalian social and political systems evolved, the maulka lands alee ners Hed tng habitations and extensive field systems as well. I s within this land division, La‘aloa, we find the current study area, which is bounded by: Frese teeE eee r directional Reference — Feature Mauka — Alri Drive; Keauhou — —_Hpoe Bay (also called La‘aloa Bay); . Makai — the ocean; [ Kailua _ the point of Huihui and boundary wall the ahupua‘a of La‘alos-iki and Pahoehoe 4* . ‘ (land division names recorded in Grant 2034, awarded to [ Kaupehe in 1855), and the present-day La‘aloa Beach Park. pe Based on historical accounts and archaeological studies (cf Ellis 1963, Thrum 1908, Stokes and Dye 1991, Reinecke Ms. 1930, Newman 1974, Kelly 1983, and Tomonat?-Tusgle 1985), a general jposel characterizing major changes in the prehistoric period ean be proposed This weet extends from ¢. AD 1000 to AD 1778, when Captain James Cook arrived in the island 2 By the e. 1300s selected areas in the uplands, o around the 3000 foot elevation were being cultivated, and an ‘ohana (extended family) system of social, religious, Political, and economic values linked coastal and inland inhabitants. 3-1) te thltd period, generally the 16%-18° centuries, there evolved a greater separation between the ali, or chiefly class and the maka ‘ainana (commoners). The Tewation Fopulation grew, and concurrently, land use practices expanded. An extensive dryland agricultural field system developed in the uplands. The native system ef ing management by mok (districts), ‘okana (sub-districts), akupua’a (land divisions Scnerally including resources from the mountains to the sea), lf (amaller land wnita Mblch Were developed for their resources, within the larger ahupua'), and oes smaller land units was formalized in this period as well. The land provided the fave and Negetables for the diet, and the ocean provided most of the protein. This systery of land management also set the basis of Hawaiian land use and distribation through the early 19% century. Se ree eee =La05e (052797) 1. LA‘ALOA: AN OVERVIEW OF SELECTED LEGENDARY AND EARLY HISTORIC ACCOUNTS To-date, only a few legendary references have been located that mention La‘aloa by name. This Of rar aoe carrera by the ict that inthis region of Kona, there are numerous ahpue's ment Keutich ate relatively narrow. Additionally there are the well watered and lager pace bays of Keauhou and Kahalu‘u to the south of La‘aloa, and Kaiakeakua (Kailua) to its north. Legendary and A Story of Hawa'e One of the earliest legendary narratives which makes reference to La'aloa and it’s ceremonial Se pcitions with various lands in the district of Kona, was found in the collestcn of Charles R. Bishop (¢. 1880s), at the archives of the Bernice Pauahi Bishop ian wpland area of La‘aloa. A brief synopsis ofthe naratives (as translated by the w here: Hiva"e isthe name of one of the gods, worshipped by the ancient people of these lands. This god was famous for his mana (power), and ability to help thoes ho cared for him. In this story ofthe priestly order, Hiwa'e was ofthe seveitcenth Over Of Priests descended from Haumea.. . Because Hiwa'e was expeit in varia practices of the priesis, he was became the foremost priest of Eu Kaipo, the chic? who controlled the island of Hawai'i, who dwelt above the trail enown as Ehu Kaipo (te ala Ehu) in North Kona. The chief would continually called upon the mane ster Priest and seer, Hawa’e, because there was no ‘one more powerfull than he. . . i, near the heiau pf Papackolea. The eighth image was found therein the heiaw of Kuabua, at Kebeaeae Lauka ..4 ; = FS ) La0Se (052797) ta otder of priests of Keawe'aiks were the last to care for these images. .. I is because so many of these images were kept atthe various heiau, that the saying came out "He okahi wale no © Hwa’e, laukue Kona” (There is only one Havers al Kona is covered with the vines of the poison gourd). . Bishop Museum, Hawaiian Ethnological Notes, Vol. 1:486-489). JE,3 ferilt of research conducted by the author of this study over the period of several years, little known legendary accounts, recorded by native historians, in Hawalian language newspaper have also been located. These accounts do provide us additional glimpses into stone of ie history and significance of La‘aloa. Excerpts of those legendary accounts, & teanaleter by the author of this study are inchided here. “Ka‘ao Ho‘oniua Pu'uwal no Ka-Miki” The Heart Stirring Story (Legend) of Ka-Miki The “legend of Ka-Miki” is a long and complex legend, that was published over a petiod of four Years (1914-1917) in the weekly Hawaiian-language newspaper Ka Hoki 0 Hawai'i. The legend ‘associated place names may not be “ancient,” the site documentation within the of both cultural and historical value, ‘uka (The great entangled growth of uluhe fem which spreads across the uplands), a manifestation ofthe goddess Face (the creative force of nature; also called Papa or Hina; who was also a goddess of priests and ‘competitors). ‘The English translations below, ate a synopsis of the Hawaiian texts, with emphasis upon the ‘main events of the narratives: pom in ‘pa (mysterious ~ premature) forms, Ka-Miki and Maka-‘iole were the children of Pohaku-o-Kane ® and Kapa‘ibilani , the ali of be lands of Kohana-iki and Kaloko, Maka-‘iole was the first born child and Ka-Miki was the sceod. Following, their birth, Ka-Miki was given up for dead and placed in the cave of Ponatonat Toe blue retrieved Ka-Miki from the cave and reared him at Kalamarule oe ane heights of Bualalai. It was there that Kaufuhe began instructing Ka-Mili in the use ot he Teomed var powers, and when Maka-iole joined his young brother, together, they Jeamed various techniques of contest skills, in preparation ‘or theie Journey around Hawai'i Island. After a period of training and tests, the brothers joined their ancesttess in an ‘awa Seana poten. Ka-uluhe-nui-hihi-kolo-i-uka (Ka-uluhe) fell asleep. the. brome Venture ftom their residence at Kalama'ula to visit some of the places of Kone Thee Joumey took them as far asthe eifis of Kealakekua, and upon reiumming to Kalama‘ula,Pree ere ere errr errr SSNS BP TT BT BBS LadSe (052797) part of a land division (‘okana), ruled by the chief named Kaumalumahy, and that Hawa'e, askilled priest of La‘aloa, was held in high esteem by the chief Pot Place Name: Narrative: pamaumaky ~Kaumaluali was named forthe chief Kauralumaly, he was the ~ oi ‘i Fahoshoe ‘chupuc'a, men pauki ‘tina @ me nd ‘okana ‘na o Pdhoshee, La‘eloa, « me Latalos {ihce‘laea — chief to whom the sub-dstret and land parcel of ahochoe, KGpansiea _Lafaloa and Kipala'asea answered, The stying “Keumolurals1 he Mékareer {(Keumaluralu is lke a sheared, or shaded valley) i sald in praise of the calm and beauty of this area... (April 9, 1914) Following his joumey around the island of Hawai'i, KaMiki went to ‘Niumalu (identified in text as being situated in the alupua'a of Pua's) where the eaves chief Pili. nui-kapu-ku‘i-a-ka-lani-lua-liholiho-i-ke-kapu (Pili bound ix ‘great sacredness, the chief with the buming back Aapu — a restriction that forbade approaching the chief from behind, and which carried a penalty of death by fire) held Ie chief was at Hinakahus, the kahua Place Name: Narrative: Hearing the cha the priest and sear Hiva', who wa sting at Pts sd sald, Thi porte Indeed yeeros, be ls 20 ordnary ‘she’ Now Hiva'a wa a famous pret In the tne of Pi, and Keikiputput while traveling around Kauakthlalahtola Ka-Mild Kelkfpupu'l was defeated, Kotoks ladon Ko'odd (now the name of su at Pua) the master netructor of (rnd foctand fighting) and hatha (bore breaking), and he too was daeatad. Wich this oe of War'sha rene Pill called Hs foremost seers and advisors Walshe, Hotopopfo, Hiva'e, and Ku'cho'oprolals, to determine whether the contest should be continued, Pal ‘arkad his advisors "Wherein all Kona coulda computor be found to compete with this “laher™ iva's tld Pll warned you tht thre was noone who had besten this ‘lhe ae Ho'optopro Kusho'op al agreed thar no champlon remained. Wataha on cined ‘lent locking down an thinking He then tod Pil that parhapr thera ware tes lo COMMESE the ns Kardhtaand Kalapalalo called N@ Hove Mat (The cones cr Marek # ETD whom be aie to defen: Ki Now Kaha weenie company nn Of Then a manter war chi her fom the id Hina (Mela ae nes no tine under Ksheaka to, the remot: expert stricter of Molla fe Kea IN Ka Haka o Howat November 18, 1917La0Se (052797) 7 “He Mo‘olelo Ka‘ao No Kepaka‘ili‘ula...” A Story about Kepaka‘ili‘ula. . Like Ka-Miki, the story of Kepaka'ili'ula is about a youth who was bom in an ‘¢pa (premature j.iysterious) form, who was given up for dead by his parents. Kepaketili‘ula’s father was Maka-o, KG, and his mother was Hina-ai-ka-malama, both of whom were descended from Kiahailo and Hine the alua - ali (god-chiefs) who came from Kahiki and established the highest chiefly bloodlines of Hawai'i, At the time of Kepaka'iliula's birth, Makaok0 and Hina dwelt near Moku-ola (now called Coconut Island) and ruled the district of Hilo. Without the knowledge of Makaokt or Hina, Ki"inoho and Ki‘ihele rescued Kepaka‘ili‘ula and raised him while instructing him in all manner of fighting techniques, and in the uses of his supernatural powers. By association with other figures identified is the legend, the time period seems to be set in the 16th century, immediately before the time of Lone, ike Makabiki. his version of the legend was printed in Ka Holz 0 Hawai'i (March 20, 1919 - December 9, 1920), and it differs substantially from the versions published in the Fomander Collection of Hawaiian Antiquiti When Kepaka'ili‘ula came of age, his uncles went in search of a suitably beautiful and highly ranked chiefess to whom Kepake'iliula could be martied. The joumey took them around Hawai'i, where they met with sacred chiefesses of the island's districts, In Kona, the uncles met with the chief Keolonahihi and his wife Kahalu'u, who were Parents of the sacred chiefess Makole'a. Makole'a was found to be the most suitable Oar of the important ways to help protec the Aiau and burial places at La‘alo, will te. to make some signs that will tell people about our culture and why thas places siyased to us, If people know, they will be more likely to respect ove history. Signs should be set out side protective buffer areas, ‘++ Its also important that there be a protective buffer between the cultural sites and the Sencral area ofthe park. This buffer should be made by plantiog alive plants aeurdr Lad5c (052797) r sites, while leaving enough room for those who want to visit the sites, to be able to get close and pay their respects, - Aunty suggests thatthe stones that are removed from the outcrops in the parking if lot, be used to make the makai curbstone boundary between the preservation sites and the general public access and parking area No sonce should be removed from the shoreward sites and preservation area, r S~ Aunty also remembers that there was a Ki ula (stone fishing god) that was set near the Eavaloa cove. When the Ki‘ula was relocated and set up shout nee years ago, iBe schools of fish returned to La‘aloa, they were more plentiful deg when the fees also motes from a La'aloa site visit with members of the Makuakeine and Ht Kailiwai families, and Aunty Lily Kong; January 22, 1997.] ary Poaai tied ) Mr. Inaba noted that over the years they had cleared only portions of the Property of vegetation a few times, and he does i i i Years ago. That's basically the extent of his recollections, He has no site preservation recommendations, ae he © unfamiliar with the nature of the sites on the property, James Inaba Telephone Conversation—January 21, 1991, Site Visit—February 3, 1997, and Meeting Jonuary 20, 1997 {Having mentioned thet I had spoken with Goro Inaba, Aunty Lily Kong suggested that a call be made ‘0 Jimmy Inaba as well. She recalled that he had lived on the Lavelen Property, and in the subsequent \ Ba sa DBs 3s Ds : F zg Eg é & 8r estes Bacar Eetteepin. fttrmeve-[etttemmn Jettermpe [estanmees: [ative | La05e (052797) ar telephone conversation and site visit, this was confirmed. In the discussions, information about the condition of the property, its uses, and location of various structures which residents, Sydney Lytham or members of the Inaba family had built, was brought to light. This information is of historic value, and helps us document certain historic features and modifications to the land, and is included here, The following notes, and site map (Figure 5.), record key points of the conversations and site visit, A draft of the notes were forwarded to Mr. Inaba and reviewed. A few small corrections were made, and additional information given, and the notes were released for use in this study on February 20, 1997, Interview and Site Records Documentation: After the Inaba family acquired the property from Sydney Lytham in 1938, the family generally only spent some weekends or holidays at the beach, and also let out the house for others whe Wanted to have a party or some function there, Between 1958-1970 it was the permanent residence of Jimmy Inaba and his family. In the nearly 60 years, that the family owned the Road, and some of the hau brush and kiawe were periodically cleared by hand, by the family as well. It was suggested in these conversations, since no one recalled seeing, ot being told of any formal walls or platforms inthe vicinity of the identified heiau or stone platform, that pethayy Febru Sous igh suct had ruined most of the feature that may have been on the fot. On 1 - Faior to Sydney Lytham’s (Sid) acquiring the study area lot in 1938, he had lived on the Walter Ekiund lot, in the house that was in the vicinity of the present day La‘alon Peach Park rest rooms; W. Eklund bad been the manager of Von Hamm Young in Hilo, and the old house was his beach home, When Sid purchased the study area io, he built a small house on a concrete slab, that was roughly 20°x14", with a litle Kitchen and living area, Sid’s original foundation can still be seen (the cement colors and textures vary) in the larger slab that still remains on the lot at the time of this writing. By the early 1940s, Sid and Jimmy Inaba had built two entry columns at the Southem entrance to the lot, situated basically where the then, new road cut off the old Government Road. The two columns were made with 450 beer bottles cemented sefeihes and topped with one large five-gallon glass jar. The old driveway basically followed the old Government Road remnant up to the house, with ears parking o4 {hemiauka side of the house. Eventually, the beer bottle entryway had to be removed, because some people were throwing rocks at it, breaking the glass. Were pretty much left alone, and even when fishing on the shore, between the house and the small bay to the south, no one ventured into the thickets. tis recalled, that except for (a) where the house was situated; (b) where the water fank and cesspool were; (¢) where the furo was built and (d) clearing the vegetation from in front of the house out to the shore, the family never touched most of thefa LadSe (052797) r Property, and never brought a bulldozer in to do any clearing. All brush clearing in their time was done by hand (see Figure 5.) 3 Ghorly after the Inaba family purchased the lot, they made a small ero house, The ‘iro was on the north side of the lot, makai of the house, a short distance away from a the present-day park rest rooms. The furo was built along side a spall Yate brackish water pond?. The cement foundation fiom the furo house is sil eaibhe r Immediately on the northside of the pond, was the old wall that divided the Inaba ‘prcperty from that of Walter Eklund. Portions of that division wall may sill be seca today, undemeath the hau growth. te ‘4- Timmy recalls that several families lived in the vicinity of the present-day park, the pad ukaios had the propery thatthe Makuakine and Kane families red os aoe member of the Makuakane family and later Ale Kalaiwa‘a lived in front of La‘aloa sg Bay, and John Keana‘aina and family lived a little further north. There were not too | many other people that came around the area inthe eal yeais, Nowy fone fon reall any ote families going to fish gather lau hala or ober tesouos wee we = and he had never heard that there were old Hawaiian sites on the property. John [ Keana‘tina had told Jimmy Inaba about the heity that is situated acres Oe con from the “Magic Sands Condo,” next to the | Present-day, old two story house. (te As meationed by Goro Inaba, there had been a finan board found on the lot. The board was found on the southem side of the lot, in the vicinity Of what ewes ‘identified as a stone platform (Figure 5.). The kdnane board was laet sole r 5~ In 1958, the house was remodeled by Jimmy Inaba, Sid's original slab was add nto, ith 4 patio in the front (ocean side), and two bedrooms and a bathroses ale on {pe south side of the house. Jimmy Inaba, his wife and daughter lived im the ieuce if for about 12 years 6 It was suggested thatthe former house foundation could be used to make a small park pavilion It was also suggested that it would be nice to have some beach saben built for public use. Perhaps the County might seek out public contioeting ne. Construction of the cabanas, identifying each cabana b individuals who donated to their construction, 3, 4 i i i ZS i 3 : i i é i visitors alike. He also observed, "Careful development of the park will tae help People enjoy the significance of the historical sites in the area.” eee eee ~~ "Fora brief hitoredieusionon springs ofthe Laaloa-ihochoe coastal visinity, see the section shove citing c records from Nalushine Ka'épua, collected by H. Kekahina and T KeooyeSermo = § Mr. Daniel K. She LaSe (052797) 33 Lolina (Lawrence) Makuakdne, Luciana Ka'cilehuat Makuakane-Tr Daniel and Lucy (Makuakéne) Kailiwai’, and Lily Nomakaokai'a Ha'anio-Kong Lo'aloa Site Visit—January 22, 1997 Fajowing discussions with Aunty Lily Kong, she suggested that I speak with Aunty Luciana Mekuakiine-Tripp, and that we three could go to La‘aloa together to look at the heiau and sites, and jo. gpeak with the “boys” down there. Like Aunty Lily, Aunty Luciana had participated in em onl history interview with me last year, during which time we had some brief discussion about the Aiiila of La‘aloa-Pahoshoe, The Makuakine line is descended fiom the Kipapa-Kekapahaulea line that had ancestral lands in the ahupua’a of Pahoehoe, and earlier this century, a branch of the family also lived in La‘aloa-iki present study area. From their home (cited as the “Kane home” by James Inaba above), the Maluakiine children traveled the shore line fronting La‘sloaiki (including the beach park), and they are encouraged by the efforts to gather some of the history ofthe land and share the strane with the young people and visitors. The sites discussed, are recorded from south to north, beginning at the Makuakiine homestead on ‘he southern side of La‘aloaiki up tothe shore fronting the Kipapa’s land in Pahoehoe on the nants 1 Ihwas around 1934 that Lucy Leleiwi‘-Makuskine and her children moved-to the La‘aloa-iki property (presently the “Kona Onenalo” condo). Uncle Lolina was about feven years old. He recalls that Charles Nahale worked out a trade with Mrs Makuakne, giving them the La‘aloa-iki property. Nuhi Kine, was a sonin-law of Mrs. Makuakine’s, and lived on the property with the family ag wel Paena wa'a (canoe landing) which they also used, can still be seen on the north facing shore of the little cove, looking right across to the park (eee site records of Reinecke cited above). The papa (shelf) of pahoehoe is wom smooth, almost foncave from years of use (presently an opening in the naupake growth marks the Janding). In the water, on the ocean side of the landing, isa shallow papa that breaks the waves, causing the landing area to be calm. And the landing itself in front of the canoe hauling papa, is quite deep. Uncle Lolina fondly remembers how they would Spuint the waves, and glide into the protected landing, and then une; or quickly push the paddles into the water to turn the canoe around and haul it out, At another little inlet just ocean-ward of the landing (presently marked by the second to the last coconut tree on the condo property) was where their water hole was. This water hole was the primary source of the family’s drinking water. The 's Hawaiian name, Ka‘allehua, given to her by her kipuna, is also the name of an ‘ili of land in the family’s native land of La'aloa. iiwai passed away in July 1997, J irgendary account collected by Charles Bishop in thes, 1880s, this family name, Leleiwi, was also {Rentfied asthe name of a heiaw inthe land of La‘aloa, home ofthe priest Hawa'e, Lclelwi nee cies te ‘ame of a La‘aloa resident, who during the Mihele, testified on behalf of claimants for kuleana in La'tioa,