This multicache will reveal 2, possibly 3, gems on the UH Manoa
campus.
Krauss Hall and Pond
This building is the oldest wood frame building on the UH campus
and was erected in 1931 as a pineapple experimental station for the
pineapple company (which one???), later named the Pineapple
Research Institute. In 1947 the inner court and pond was built,
designed by Richard C. Tongg and Lorraine Kuck. In 1969, the
building and property was given to the UH and in 1971 it was named
in honor of Frederick Krauss. In 1982, the building was threatened
by construction of a new drainage system. A part of the wing of the
building (marked by the stone wall) was removed for the
construction. 1984 Krauss Hall entered into the Hawai'i register of
Historic Sites.
The pond is maintained solely by the College of Outreach,
without help from the general UH system. The aquatic plants were
donated by Betsy Sakata and the fish by anonymous doners.
John Young Museum Pond
In 2003, the College of Outreach decided to build a second pond
(again w/out the help of UH) in the courtyard of the
John Young
Museum. The museum and pond are worth a visit. The pond is
accessible only during the museum's open hours: weekdays 11-2 and
Sunday from 1-4, except state holidays (closed). Here is a waypoint
to get there: N 21 17.858; W 157 49.074
East West Center Gardens and Pond
In support of the East-West Center objectives, in 1963 this garden
was presented to the West as a glimpse of Japanese (East) culture.
There is a traditional Japanese Teahouse at N 21 17.981 W 157
48.817 that is worth a stop on your walk around this area.
Note, part of the difficulty is due to lack of signal @ GZ :)
which of course is very important. You must use your compassing
skills and triangulation to get there.
Parking
The Manoa campus is critically short on visitor parking during the
spring and fall sessions between 9:00 am and 1:00 pm. After these
hours and the summer time is best to secure parking and enjoy the
campus. Visitor parking is $3.00 (M-Sat and free on Sun in surface
lots), non-refundable after 15 minutes, but it is a day pass. There
is street parking around, but it is in high demand among the local
residents, students, faculty and staff, and dormers. The Bus comes
directly to and through campus which you might want to consider as
well.