[3][4] Architecturally, it was deemed significant "as a good, surviving example of a late nineteenth/early twentieth century house in Hawaii.

Its rambling design and separation of social, cooking and sleeping functions into detached rooms connected by a lanai is typical of the period.

The use of shiplap siding, tongue and groove walls and ceiling, paneled doors, and the quality of workmanship reflect the period of construction.

The orientation to the outdoors and the living space provide by the lanais, as well as the numerous windows and openings for light and ventilation, attest to the builder's understanding of the location and the type of lifestyle enjoyed in Hawaii.

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