Description
Pearl Harbor is a large natural deep-water harbor on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, transformed into a sprawling U.S. Naval Base. It encompasses extensive shipyards, dry docks, maintenance facilities, and operational command centers vital for theS. Pacific Fleet.
Reason for Significance
Pearl Harbor is profoundly significant for its central role in 20th-century U.S. military history, particularly as the site of the 1941 attack that propelled the U.S. into World War II. Its extensive industrial facilities and advanced engineering marvels, such as its massive dry docks, made it a critical strategic hub for naval operations in the Pacific.
Property Location
Property Information
Category
District
Acreage
13107
Listed Date
10/15/1966
Other Names
Pearl Lochs;Pu'u-loa;See Also:uss Arizona Memorial;Uss Arizo
Significance Details
Area of Significance
Industry; Military; Engineering
Periods of Significance
1900 Ad - 1949 Ad
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Level - International
No
Level - National
Yes
Level - State
No