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Old Posted Nov 29, 2011, 6:00 AM
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Thanks everyone! Here are more historical photos taken around the city/metro area.

Stores on Fort Street Honolulu 1900s

Source: HistoricAmerica.Net

The Old Honolulu Post Office: The two-story building of classic design was at the time of its erection one of the outstanding public buildings in the Hawaiian Kingdom. It is particularly significant in the history of building construction since the structure made early use of concrete in the form of large blocks, laid as ashlar for exterior bearing walls, together with the use of iron bars for reinforcement of formed structural concrete.

Source: HistoricAmerica.Net

[b]Aliiolani Hale[/b ]
Begun in 1871, the Aliiolani Hale was officially opened by the legislature on April 30, 1874. The design is an adaptation by Robert Stirling, Superintendent of Public Works, from a design for a palace for King Kamehameha V submitted by Thomas Rowe, architect, Sydney, Australia. The exterior bearing walls of large molded concrete blocks are original, this being one of the earliest uses of this building material in the United States. The interior has undergone a series of changes which seem to have removed completely any vestiges of the original. Major alterations in 1911-12 by Ripley and Reynolds, architects, completed the transformation with a new structural system of steel and concrete. In addition, the existing octagonal rotunda and cast iron stairways date from this period. In 1941-42, the large addition to the rear (makai) practically doubled the original building. Having housed various government functions throughout its history, it finally came into possession of the courts and is now commonly known as the Judiciary Building.

Source: HistoricAmerica.Net

Iolani Palace, ca. 1883
Residence of the last two royal rulers of Hawaii. Scene of transfer of government to the United States in 1898. From 1898 to 1960s, the palace served as the capitol of Hawaii. When built, the palace was the most elaborate structure in the Hawaiian Islands.

Source: HistoricAmerica.Net

State Capitol under constructon in the background. Photo taken on Kapiolani Blvd. and Drier St. The Advertiser Building is on the left. March 27, 1967.

Source: Jalna.blogspot.com

Statehood celebration at the old Honolulu Stadium. March 13,1959.

Source: Jalna.blogspot.com

Bubonic plague was discovered in Chinatown in December 1899. On Dec. 31, officials began a series of fires intended to destroy areas where it was believed the plague was being transmitted. On Jan. 20, one of those fires was started near Beretania Street and Nu'uanu Avenue, the wind shifted and fire crews could not control the blaze. A total of 38 acres were destroyed. Kaumakapili Church was one of the buildings destroyed that day.

Source: Honolulu Advertiser Archives

This photo, circa 1910, from The Advertiser's archives shows the old Hale'iwa Hotel.

Source: Honolulu Advertiser Archives

In 1959, what is now Ala Moana Center was a broad expanse of coral fill.

Source: Honolulu Advertiser Archives

This photo from Advertiser files is undated. River Street looking toward Punchbowl from King Street is written on the back of the photo.

Source: Honolulu Advertiser Archives

Waikiki as it looked in 1960.

Source: Honolulu Advertiser Archives

This is an undated photo of Honolulu High School, formerly the residence of Princess Ruth.

Source: Honolulu Advertiser Archives

Fort and King streets circa 1900.

Source: Honolulu Advertiser Archives

Bunting adorned the Moana Hotel on its opening day, March 11, 1901.

Source: Honolulu Advertiser Archives

This is an undated photo of the original Queen's Hospital. The cornerstone was laid in 1860.

Source: Honolulu Advertiser Archives

This 1927 photo was taken on the Catholic Mission property facing makai from Beretania. The houses on the left likely are mission houses. The Century Square building is there now. The arched structure in the background was an extension of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace that at one point extended all the way to Bishop Street. The tree in the middle of the driveway may be the famed, first algarroba (kiawe) tree brought to Hawaii by the Catholic missionaries, the trunk of which was moved next to the present day chancery and has a plaque on it.

Source: Honolulu Advertiser Archives

This photo of an aerial view of Pali Highway is dated 1962 and was taken by Werner Stoy of Camera Hawaii.

Source: Honolulu Advertiser Archives

The C. Brewer & Company Ltd. In Honolulu in an undated photo.

Source: Honolulu Advertiser Archives

Waikiki in 1859.

Source: Honolulu Advertiser Archives

This photo of Bishop National Bank, at the corner of King and Bishop streets, is not dated. Bishop National Bank later became First Hawaiian Bank.

Source: Honolulu Advertiser Archives

The downtown Library of Hawaii in an undated photo. The Library of Hawaii first opened in 1913.

Source: Honolulu Advertiser Archives

The Republic of Hawai'i executive council in its final meeting in 1900. The photo shows S.M. Damon, Alexander Young, S.B. Dole, E.A. Mott-Smith, Kate Kelley and Henry Cooper.

Source: Honolulu Advertiser Archives

John Soper, commander of provisional government orces, disarms Queen Lili'uokalani's soldiers at 'Iolani Barracks. The monarchy was overthrown on Jan. 17, 1893.

Source: Honolulu Advertiser Archives

Elmer Cravalho, speaker of the territorial legislature, and territorial legislator Spark Matsunaga (right) listen to a phone call from Washington, where Congress was voting to admit Hawai'i into the union.

Source: Honolulu Advertiser Archives

Fire rages in Chinatown in January 1900. Most of the area was destroyed by the fire, which had been set to help control bubonic plague, which had been reported in December 1899.

Source: Honolulu Advertiser Archives

McKinley High School in an undated photo.

Source: Honolulu Advertiser Archives

A regular morning session at the Honolulu Stock Exchange in 1934. The stock exchange closed in 1977.

Source: Honolulu Advertiser Archives

Queen Street circa 1871.

Source: Honolulu Advertiser Archives

Merchant Sreet. from Bethel Street toward Fort Street in a photo taken in about 1857.

Source: Honolulu Advertiser Archives

A Japanese store in an undated photo.

Source: Honolulu Advertiser Archives

Streets of downtown Honolulu are decorated for Christmas in this 1949 photo that shows Bishop Street from King Street

Source: Honolulu Advertiser Archives

The Honolulu Police Department headquarters in 1886.

Source: Honolulu Advertiser Archives

Samuel Damon's teahouse in Moanalua Garden, where Damon is said to have served tea, and entertained strangers and local residents on Saturday afternoons This photo was taken by R.J. Baker in 1908.

Source: Honolulu Advertiser Archives
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