Back in the Day: Photos from Hawaii’s Past
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STAR-ADVERTISER ARCHIVE / FEBRUARY 12, 1951
This attractive bus shelter on the University of Hawaii campus, designed and constructed by UH engineering students, is nearing completion. It will seat about 60 people.2/7
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STAR-ADVERTISER ARCHIVE / MAY 19, 1950
Two of Japan’s best-known film stars are in Hawaii for performances to benefit a local World War II veterans organization. Hibari Misora, 12, and guitarist Haruhisa Kawada will perform at the Civic Auditorium to aid efforts by Club 100, which comprises veterans from the 100th Infantry Battalion who fought in Europe during the war, to raise funds for a clubhouse.3/7
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STAR-ADVERTISER ARCHIVE / AUGUST 10, 1977
A young patron gets ready for thrills at the grand opening of the Fernandez Fun Factory, a 10,000-squarefoot space at Pearlridge Center Phase II featuring more than 40 sophisticated electronic games, E.K. Fernandez Shows Inc.’s first permanent temple to fun.4/7
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STAR-ADVERTISER ARCHIVE / NOVEMBER 14, 1972
Independent merchants with small stores are beginning to feel the pinch of the shipping strike. This butcher shop on Waialae Avenue puts its sentiments about the strike right out front.5/7
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STAR-ADVERTISER ARCHIVE / JANUARY 29, 1978
Characters from Disneyland take to the lanai stage at Ala Moana Center. Starring during the week are Mickey Mouse, Goofy, Br’er Fox, Br’er Bear and Alice from Wonderland.6/7
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STAR-ADVERTISER ARCHIVE / JUNE 13, 1963
Russell Druce, 24, of London, makes a stop in Honolulu with his Land Rover on a round-the-world trip he plans to complete in at least four years.7/7
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STARADVERTISER / DECEMBER 30, 1987
Mike McDonald of Cycle City Ltd. kneels between the three-wheeled all-terrain vehicle, left, that will be pulled from the market and the four-wheeled version that is considered more stable and will replace it.
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