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Back in the Day: Photos from Hawaii’s Past

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STARADVERTISER / DECEMBER 8, 1976

Folks who remember those creaky, comfortable old mom-and-pop stores might still find them scattered here and there on Oahu. On historic Waipahu Street in Waipahu sits the Nabarrete Store, a homey shop that even comes with a welcome bench from which to watch the world rush by.
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STAR-ADVERTISER ARCHIVE / SEPTEMBER 24, 1961

The Surfers celebrate signing a two-year contract to perform for six months a year at Duke Kahanamoku’s. Marking the occasion are Duke’s entertainment director and orchestra leader Chick Floyd, left; Kahanamoku; and Surfers members Alan Naluai, Clay Naluai, Pat Sylva and Bernie Ching.
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STAR-ADVERTISER ARCHIVE / FEBRUARY 28, 1967

Like most visitors to Hawaii, Crown Prince Gustaf Carl of Sweden wanted to take a ride on a surfboard. So he did, and that wasn’t all. The prince went for a sail and a diner at the Hawaii Yacht Club, went to a party given by Rear Adm. Henry S. Persons and his wife, and visited Duke Kahanamoku at Kaiser Hospital.
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STAR-ADVERTISER ARCHIVE / AUGUST 30, 1971

Attendees of the 50th State Fair get up in the air at the Honolulu International Center fairgrounds.
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STAR-ADVERTISER ARCHIVE / AUGUST 19, 1959

Construction of the new $318,000 Elks Club at 2929 Kalakaua Ave. began with a blessing by David K. Bray, who was assisted by Martin B. Crehan, exalted ruler. Elks Club official C.K. Gibson, second from right, and Nordic Construction President Archer T. Osler also participated in the ceremony.
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STAR-ADVERTISER ARCHIVE / OCTOBER 28, 1975

The Hawaiian Regent’s elegant bar, The Library, has come up with a new twist — cards that read “You are overdue at The Library.” The cards are signed by “Joy Cartier, Librarian” — Cartier presides over the room’s piano bar.
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STAR-ADVERTISER ARCHIVE / JUNE 26, 1953

This Waikiki Surf Club junior crew will compete in a Hawaiian Canoe Racing and Surfing Association competition in Kailua. The six junior wahine crew members are Penny Lee, left, Ruth Lee, Noni McKrimmon, Franky Boden, Ginny May and Hannahbelle Rice.