Abnerpratt

Welcome to the Honolulu House

This home was built in 1860 by Judge Abner Pratt who served as the 5th US Consul to the Sandwich Islands (Hawaii). Four families lived in this home through the years until it was converted to a museum in 1962. After Abner Pratt passed away, the Cameron family purchased the home and lived here from 1863-1883. The Camerons occupied this home as their family home and once their children were grown they moved to a smaller dwelling. In 1883, the Wagner family purchased the home and lived here until 1901. The Wagner family did extensive remodeling to the home to bring it up to date with the late Victorian era. Upgrades from the Wagner family included gas, electric, water, steam heat, two bay windows, and hand-painted murals throughout the home's interior on the main level. After the Wagners, the Bullard family purchased this home and lived here the longest from 1901-1950. After Annette Bullard's death in 1950, the home went up for sale and an oil company had its eye on the property to construct a gas station. However, a local historian, preservationist, and Marshall benefactor, Harold Brooks, purchased the home from under the company and maintained ownership until the historical society raised enough funds to purchase the house. The Honolulu House opened its doors as a private museum in May 1962.

Honolulu House
  1. Welcome to the Honolulu House
  2. Entry Hall
  3. Family Side
  4. Formal Side
  5. Downstairs