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Back in the Day: Photos from Hawaii’s Past

View historic Hawaii photos “back in the day.”

By Star-Advertiser

June 23, 2024

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STARADVERTISER / JANUARY 10, 1960

At first glance they look like the outlines of a formal garden, but they’re actually the vine-covered ruins of an old hothouse on the grounds of Queen Emma Museum. Bina Mossman, curator, admires the combined efforts of nature and men.
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STARADVERTISER / MAY 11, 1972

A new edition to the Niu Valley Intermediate School campus is more than a recreational area for students: It’s part of the State Foundation for Culture and the Arts’ statewide community art display plan. Taking in the view from atop the installation are Laurie Ann Malabey, left, Eddie Shuman, Alison Daley, Kim Corbie and Alan Cason.
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STARADVERTISER / JUNE 14, 1961

Ranger John S. Mohlhenrich and his family gathered at the entrance to Maui’s Haleakala National Park, which on July 1 will officially become the 30th such separate park in the system. In the past it has been part of Hawaii National Park.
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STARADVERTISER / AUGUST 11, 1961

The thought of parting with his champion steer, Tommy, moves Edward Robello to tears despite the fact he won the Steer Show’s $2,000 Grand Prize at Honolulu Stadium. Jack Larsen, who made the award for the Dole Corp., looks on. But Edward is happy again because he now has another Hereford steer that will be displayed at this year’s show in October at Saddle City in Waimanalo.
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STARADVERTISER / FEB. 19, 1960

Lana Matsuoka, 8, will be among the youthful hostesses at the International Doll Festival at Kaiser Dome at the Hawaiian Village Hotel.
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STARADVERTISER / JULY 30, 1969

A stoic 9th Infantry Division soldier gets a friendly kiss on the cheek from a welcoming girl upon arrival of his unit at Hickam Air Force Base. His buddy, right, glances with an envious look in his eye.
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STARADVERTISER / JANUARY 18, 1987

What has red, black and white stripes and stretches all over? These are three members of “Rennaerobics,” which was the fourth-place winner for the Amateur Athletic Union’s team aerobic dance championship at the Viva Health and Fitness Fair. The nine-member Rennaerobics team from Waianae competed against first-place winner Powerdrill; Tropical Blends, second place; and Energy Plus, third place.
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