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Royal Hawaiian Quilt sells traditional and collectable Hawaiian Quilt products, Pau skirts, Hula supplies, apparel, and sterling silver Hawaiian Jewelry. They have two locations, one at the Royal Hawaiian Center in Waikiki, and the other location at the Surfrider Hotel.
The Hawaiian Mission Houses are the oldest standing western structures in Hawaii. Built between 1821 and 1841, the timbers for the first house were cut and fitted in Boston. The initial house introduced New England style architecture to Hawaii. Originally utilized as housing for the missionaries, the buildings exist today as living house museums open …
The Eternal Flame Memorial in downtown Honolulu honors Hawaii’s men and women who served in the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Navy and Marines in major and minor conflicts. It was designed by Akaji Bumpei and erected in 1974. Since its installation, its gas flame torch has been burning brightly and steadfast as a constant memorial.
Kapalama is a neighborhood of Honolulu adjacent to the Kalihi area. The photograph above was taken from the Kapalama Canal Bridge on Dillingham Boulevard. The Kapalama Canal Bridge is associated with the development of an effective road transportation system on Oahu. This bridge was built in 1930 as part of Dillingham Boulevard, an important arterial …
Makua and Kila is a statue and water fountain in Kuhio Beach in Waikiki depicting a surfer boy and a monk seal. The statue’s sculpture is Holly Young, a resident of Kauai. Ms. Young’s sculptures may be found in public and private collections throughout Hawaii and around the world. The Makua and Kila water fountain was …
Hawaii’s State Capitol building houses the offices of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor, offices of state legislators, and the chambers of the state House and Senate. The Capitol was constructed at the direction of Governor John A. Burns and designed by the firms of Belt, Lemmon & Lo of Honolulu, John Carl Warnecke & Associates …
Fort DeRussy Armed Forces Recreation Center is a 72-acre park located in the center of Waikiki and is maintained by the military. Open to the public, it is also home to the U.S. Army Museum of Hawaii. Fort DeRussy was named after General René Edward De Russy, a United States Army officer who was responsible …
Honolulu City Lights is a month long Christmas lights and decorations display at Honolulu Hale in downtown Honolulu. Highlights include the large outdoor tree, Shaka Santa and Tūtū Mele, the indoor tree display and the corridor of wreaths. The Honolulu City Lights, as it is called, kicks off with an electric light parade and tree …
The Waikiki Beach Walk is located in the heart of Waikiki’s most exciting shopping, dining, and entertainment district, offering unique shopping and award-winning restaurants within an uncommon island oasis. Eclectic boutiques with extraordinary, locally made products, nightlife and world-class outdoor entertainment are part of this unique slice of Hawaii life, popular with visitors and residents …
The Hawaii State Library is the flagship of the Hawaii State Public Library System. The Hawaii State Library is located in the historic capitol district of Honolulu, next door to the only Royal Palace in the United States and across the street from the Ali’iolani Hale building and King Kamehameha Statue. The Hawaii State Library has an …
