Back in the Day: Photos from Hawaii’s Past
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STAR-ADVERTISER ARCHIVE / NOVEMBER 22, 1984
Preschoolers at Mother Rice Kindergarten got some help from teacher Merle Nishikawa for their Thanksgiving program, in which they described how the Pilgrims wanted to be free in how they worshipped but the king of England said no.STARADVERTISER / DECEMBER 24, 1956
Bullfights, wild beasts and daredevil drivers will open Hawaii’s newest annual festival, Fiesta Hawaiiana, at Honolulu Stadium after a short but colorful Latin American parade, in which the top floats will be awarded prizes.STAR-ADVERTISER ARCHIVE / OCTOBER 22, 1965
Two young Dutch women left their wooden shoes at home when they visited Hawaii for a promotional visit. Rose Marie Alvero, left, greeted Louise Vermaat and Maya Deirkauf of the Amsterdam Tourist Association, who were in Honolulu to help Canadian Pacific Airlines promote travel to Amsterdam from Hawaii via a one-stop polar route.STAR-ADVERTISER ARCHIVE / SEPTEMBER 14, 1965
Another historic landmark in downtown Honolulu has come tumbling down. A building on the corner of Queen and Fort streets included the historic Beaver Grill and the campaign headquarters for former state Rep. Walter M. Heen. The block is being prepared for the new James N. Campbell estate building.STAR-ADVERTISER ARCHIVE / APRIL 16, 1973
Maui Mayor Elmer F. Cravalho likes to get away from it all on his farm, where he can look after his other constituents: hybrid Hampshire pigs.STARADVERTISER / DECEMBER 14, 1977
The Chanskys hold a wreath made of computer tape in their brightly decorated living room, which they open up to the public to see during the holidays. This is the 13th year that the couple has invited people to view the outside and inside of their home.STARADVERTISER / DECEMBER 26, 1979
Bargain hunters head to Ala Moana Center for some holiday shopping.