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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EPC_kawaiaha-o-church_Honolulu-HI.html
Built of gaint coral slabs, hewn from ocean reefs, this sanctuary became known as The Stone Church.This structure was preceded by a succession of four thatched grass buildings which served as houses of worship until ground was broken in 1837.
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EPB_kawaiaha-o-landmark_Honolulu-HI.html
In the middle of an otherwise dry and barren plane, existed a sacred spring on these grounds, reserved for use by high chiefs and chiefesses only. Legend tells us that among the high ranking who enjoyed the privilege of bathing in the large circul…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EJ8_u-s-s-arizona_Honolulu-HI.html
At 0755, 7 December 1941,near this spot at Berth Fox 7The USS Arizonawas hit by one torpedo and approximatelyseven bombs. One bomb went down the stack and another penetrated the black powder magazines. The sunken ship remains the tomb of nine hund…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EA9_battle-of-nu-uanu-uniting-the-islands_Kaneohe-HI.html
In the late 1700s, Kamehameha I from the island of Hawai'i, sought to unite all the Hawaiian islands under one rule. The battle for O'ahu began with the arrival of his forces at Waikiki in 1795.
O'ahu had been defeated by Maui forces a decade …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EA8_national-soaring-museum_Kaneohe-HI.html
An International Soaring Record was established here on December 18, 1931. William A. Cocke Jr. remained aloft in a glider called the Nighthawk for 21 hours 34 minutes. A new U.S. and World Endurance Record for motorless fight.
Cocke's Nightha…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EA7_pali-road_Kaneohe-HI.html
Constructed in 1897 and opened for the public traffic in 1898. The road has an average grade of eight percent and is 8800 feet long. The original survey was made by John H. Wilson under supervision of William E. Rowell Superintendent of Public Wor…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EA6_pali-road-from-trail-to-highway_Kaneohe-HI.html
In the early 1800s, you had two choices if you wanted to travel between Honolulu and Windward O'ahu. You could take a canoe trip around the southern end of the island or hike over the steep cliffs of the Ko'olau mountains. The pali (cliff) trail w…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1E6J_helumoa_Honolulu-HI.html
Surrounded by this open landscape, one can imagine the huge coconut grove known as Helumoa. Planted by Chief Kakuhihewa around the 15th century, the grove once had nearly 10,000 trees. Kahuamokomoki was an area nearby that served as a sporting fie…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1E2L_duke-paoa-kahanamoku_Honolulu-HI.html
Raised in Waikiki, Duke was a full blooded Hawaiian, who symbolized Hawai'i to millions of people. He developed into an Olympic Champion and the world's fastest swimmer. Between 1912 and 1932 he won three gold medals, two silver and a bronze in fo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1E1W_u-s-s-arizona-memorial_Honolulu-HI.html
At the right of entrance:"...in honor and in commemoration of the members of the Armed Forces of the United States who gave their lives to their country during the attack of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on December 7, 1941." Public Law 87-201
Constru…