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Efforts underway to restore the aging Queen Theater in Kaimuki

By Craig T. Kojima and courtesy Lowell Angell

Aug. 21, 2021

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CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM

The aging Queen Theater is seen on the corner of Waialae Avenue and Center Street in Kaimuki.
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The aging Queen Theater is seen on the corner of Waialae Avenue and Center Street in Kaimuki.
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The aging Queen Theater is seen on the corner of Waialae Avenue and Center Street in Kaimuki.
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The aging Queen Theater is seen on the corner of Waialae Avenue and Center Street in Kaimuki.
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The aging Queen Theater is seen on the corner of Waialae Avenue and Center Street in Kaimuki.
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CRAIG T. KOJIMA / 2013

The walls of aging Queen Theater in Kaimuki is the canvas for two artists combining their talents. Arron Pacheco, in green, and Kauhane Keliiheleua use spray paint to create street art on theater's wall.
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COURTESY LOWELL ANGELL / 1951

This photo provided by Lowell Angell shows Queen Theater in August 1951.
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COURTESY LOWELL ANGELL / 1950

The photo provided by Lowell Angell shows the inside of Queen Theater in 1950.

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