List of palaces in the United States
The United States of America has many palaces throughout its vast territory.
Colorado
- Cliff Palace – ruins from a dwelling of the Ancient Pueblo People[1]
Guam
Plaza de España, Almacen Entrance
- Plaza de España - the site of the palace of the Spanish Governors of Guam. The palace itself was largely destroyed during the liberation of Guam however many outlying structures still stand and there are plans to possibly reconstruct the palace in the future.[2]
Hawaiʻi (official palaces, as well as royal residences)
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ʻIolani Palace, Honolulu
- ʻĀinahau – royal estate of Princess Victoria Kaʻiulani
- Brick Palace – first Western style building in Hawaii, commissioned by Kamehameha I for his wife Queen Kaahumanu in Lahaina, and the islands first brick structure
- Haleʻākala – royal estate of High Chief Pākī, the former grass hut complex on the same site was known as ʻAikupika
- Hamohamo – royal residence of Queen Lili'uokalani at Waikiki
- Hanaiakamalama – royal residence of Queen Emma
- Halekamani – royal residence of Princess Nāhienaena in Lahaina, later sold to Gorham D. Gilman
- Haliʻimaile – royal residence of Princess Victoria Kamāmalu and her brother Prince Lot Kapuāiwa until he succeed as Kamehameha V, in Honolulu, on the corner of King and Richards streets
- Helumoa – royal residence of Kamehameha V at Waikiki amongst the coconut groves
- Huliheʻe Palace – royal residence of Princess Ruth and later King Kalakaua. Built in 1837-1838 by Royal Governor Kuakini.[3]
- ʻIolani Palace – royal palace, 1882–1893, Honolulu; only official palace in the United States other than the White House[4]
- Kaniakapupu – royal residence of Kamehameha III and Queen Kalama
- Keōua Hale – royal residence of Princess Ruth
- Kīnaʻu Hale – wooden bungalow of Queen Emma's uncle (either James Kanehoa or Keoni Ana); located near Iolani Palace, it served as the chamberlain's residence in Kamehameha V's reign and was the place where Kalakaua was inaugurated as King of Hawaii.
- Marine Residence – royal residence of Lunalilo at Waikiki, where he died, willed to Queen Emma.
- Mauna Kilohana – royal estate of Queen Emma in Lāwaʻi, Kauaʻi inherited from her uncle Keoni Ana.
- Muolaulani – royal residence of Queen Lili'uokalani at Kapâlama, now the site of Lili`uokalani Children's Center
- Paoakalani – royal residence of Queen Lili'uokalani at Waikiki, willed to her by her grandfather ʻAikanaka[5]
- Pualeilani – royal residence of King Kalakaua, Queen Kapiolani and finally Prince Kuhio, who willed it to the City of Honolulu; the property Uluniu was purchased by the king from Princess Keelikolani in 1880 for $400
- Keʻalohilani – royal residence of Queen Lili'uokalani at Waikiki, willed to her by her grandfather ʻAikanaka; she composed most of her works in this house
- Rooke House – Private residences of Queen Emma; her childhood home
- Ululani – royal residence of Victoria Kinoiki Kekaulike on Beretania Street, became the site of the Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children
- Waipiʻo Palace – royal grasshut palace of the ancient kings of Hawaii (island), most significant for the four nioi tree columns which supported it, according to oral traditions; later destroyed by the King Kahekili II of Maui
- Wānanakoa – Private residence of Bernice Pauahi Bishop and Charles Reed Bishop at the beginning of their marriage; it was a small cottage located in the Nuʻuanu Valley where the Royal Mausoleum of Hawaii stands now
- Washington Place – royal residence of Queen Lili'uokalani, U.S. National Register of Historic Places, U.S. National Historic Landmark.[6]
New Mexico
Palace of the Governors, Santa Fe
- Palace of the Governors – Oldest continuously occupied public building in the United States. Originally built as a home for the governors of Santa Fe de Nuevo México, a province of the Viceroyalty of New Spain and later, a territory of Mexico. U.S. National Register of Historic Places, U.S. National Historic Landmark, U.S. Historic district Contributing property, NM State Register of Cultural Properties.[7]
North Carolina
- Tryon Palace – Royal seat of British colonial rule in the Province of North Carolina.[8]
Puerto Rico
- Palacio de Santa Catalina – Also known as La Fortaleza, UNESCO World Heritage Site. Designated 1960 National Historic Site. residence of the Governor of Puerto Rico.[9]
Texas
Inside of Spanish Governor's Palace in San Antonio, Texas
- Spanish Governor's Palace – official residence of the governors of Tejas (Spanish Texas), a territory of the Viceroyalty of New Spain. Located in San Antonio, it is considered the sole remaining example of an aristocratic early Spanish house in Texas.[10] National Register of Historic Places.[11] Texas State Antiquities Landmark. [12][13]
Virginia
- Governor's Palace – Royal seat of British colonial rule in the Colony of Virginia. Williamsburg Historic District contributing property.[14]
References
- "Cliff Palace - Mesa Verde National Park (U.S. National Park Service)".
- "Re-construction of the Palacio at the Plaza de España". guampreservationtrust.org. Guam Preservation trust. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
- Survey, Historic American Buildings. "Hulihee Palace, Alii Drive, Kailua, Hawaii County, HI". www.loc.gov. Library of Congress. Retrieved 9 October 2023.
- https://www.iolanipalace.org/
- "Paoakalani".
- "National Historic Landmarks Program (NHL)". 11 May 2011. Archived from the original on 11 May 2011. Retrieved 8 October 2023.
- "The Palace of the Governors". www.nmhistorymuseum.org. Retrieved 9 October 2023.
- "Tryon Palace Celebrates 250 Years". Carolina Country. Retrieved 9 October 2023.
- Centre, UNESCO World Heritage. "La Fortaleza and San Juan National Historic Site in Puerto Rico". UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Retrieved 9 October 2023.
- Spanish Governor's Palace at the City of San Antonio Parks and Recreation
- "Details - Spanish Governor's Palace - Atlas Number 2070000741 - Atlas: Texas Historical Commission". atlas.thc.state.tx.us. Texas Historic Sites Atlas. Retrieved 8 October 2023.
- "State Antiquities Landmark Spanish Governor's Palace - Atlas Number 8200000086 - Atlas: Texas Historical Commission". atlas.thc.state.tx.us. Retrieved 8 October 2023.
- "Museum Information - Spanish Governor's Palace - Atlas Number 4200000370 - Atlas: Texas Historical Commission". atlas.thc.state.tx.us. Retrieved 8 October 2023.
- "Governor's Palace in Colonial Williamsburg". Encyclopedia Virginia. Retrieved 9 October 2023.
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