Back in the Day: Photos from Hawaii’s Past
View scenes from Hawaii's historic past between 1954 and 1989.
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STAR-ADVERTISER / 1954
The newest outrigger to grace Waikiki's waters is the 28-foot Holomua, which is completely covered with fiber glass. It carries six passengers and a crew of two. Beach personalities and visitors look on as a Hawaiian blessing is given by David A. Bray, left, Earl K. Akana, owner, is at his side.
The newest outrigger to grace Waikiki's waters is the 28-foot Holomua, which is completely covered with fiber glass. It carries six passengers and a crew of two. Beach personalities and visitors look on as a Hawaiian blessing is given by David A. Bray, left, Earl K. Akana, owner, is at his side.
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STAR-ADVERTISER / 1927
Looking from the beach, this is the exterior view of the original House Without a Key as photographed in 1927.
Looking from the beach, this is the exterior view of the original House Without a Key as photographed in 1927.
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STAR-ADVERTISER / 1955
Will a highway along the mauka side of the Ala Wai help relieve congestion on the heavily traveled makai street? That's one of the problems up for consideration this year.
Will a highway along the mauka side of the Ala Wai help relieve congestion on the heavily traveled makai street? That's one of the problems up for consideration this year.
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STAR-ADVERTISER / JANUARY 1960
More than $1 billion will be spent on subdivision development on Oahu in the next 10 years, and among the housing projects is this tract of modern homes being built on former sugarcane fields near Pearl City.
More than $1 billion will be spent on subdivision development on Oahu in the next 10 years, and among the housing projects is this tract of modern homes being built on former sugarcane fields near Pearl City.
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STAR-ADVERTISER / 1968
Benjamin B. Alexander, left, vice president of the Honokoa Sugar Co. and Theo H. Davies, examine the 17-ton giant steam plow presented to Dr. Roland Force, director of the Bishop Museum, and John Wright, museum historian, this morning. The 85-year-old sugar plow, worth about $10,000 will be on display on the Bishop Museum grounds. A Davies plantation was the first to use such a plow in 1881.
Benjamin B. Alexander, left, vice president of the Honokoa Sugar Co. and Theo H. Davies, examine the 17-ton giant steam plow presented to Dr. Roland Force, director of the Bishop Museum, and John Wright, museum historian, this morning. The 85-year-old sugar plow, worth about $10,000 will be on display on the Bishop Museum grounds. A Davies plantation was the first to use such a plow in 1881.
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STAR-ADVERTISER / MAY 1969
Ropino Amoc, 69, who retired several weeks ago and fellow retirees Ricepn Kyre, 65, and Vincent Lune, 73, quietly survey construction work going on across their wall-seat at Aala Park. They liked the park "better when it was crowded with shops."
Ropino Amoc, 69, who retired several weeks ago and fellow retirees Ricepn Kyre, 65, and Vincent Lune, 73, quietly survey construction work going on across their wall-seat at Aala Park. They liked the park "better when it was crowded with shops."
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STAR-ADVERTISER / 1970
Students and faculty members at Honolulu Community College carry a coffin and tombstone as well as signs protesting the cut of public works improvvements at the campus. They will carry the coffin during their march tomorrow from the campus to the state Capitol.
Students and faculty members at Honolulu Community College carry a coffin and tombstone as well as signs protesting the cut of public works improvvements at the campus. They will carry the coffin during their march tomorrow from the campus to the state Capitol.
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STAR-ADVERTISER / AUGUST 1971
Debbie Van Bibber, 15, has the right idea. The little boat is named the Akamai, meaning smart — and that's what Debbie is, to bring a cushion along for a leisurely paddle.
Debbie Van Bibber, 15, has the right idea. The little boat is named the Akamai, meaning smart — and that's what Debbie is, to bring a cushion along for a leisurely paddle.
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STAR-ADVERTISER / 1976
Donald Bitzer demonstrates a lesson in organic chemistry on his computer terminal. He came some 5,000 miles to Honolulu from Urbana, Ill., this month, along with his computer terminal which he uses to persuade elementary, high school and university administrators and teachers that there's a place for computers in the classroom.
Donald Bitzer demonstrates a lesson in organic chemistry on his computer terminal. He came some 5,000 miles to Honolulu from Urbana, Ill., this month, along with his computer terminal which he uses to persuade elementary, high school and university administrators and teachers that there's a place for computers in the classroom.
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STAR-ADVERTISER / 1982
Evan Murakami, 5, shows his delight as he tries out a new electric car donated to the Sultan Easter Seal School for Handicapped Children by flight services staffers of Pan American World Airways. Watching Evan experience his new mobility are Pan Am flight attendant Jyoti Weaver and another representative of the airline, Wallace Kohashikawa.
Evan Murakami, 5, shows his delight as he tries out a new electric car donated to the Sultan Easter Seal School for Handicapped Children by flight services staffers of Pan American World Airways. Watching Evan experience his new mobility are Pan Am flight attendant Jyoti Weaver and another representative of the airline, Wallace Kohashikawa.
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STAR-ADVERTISER / APRIL 1988
Don Ching, the Consumer Product Safety Commission's only Hawaii official, shows off products he has investigated.
Don Ching, the Consumer Product Safety Commission's only Hawaii official, shows off products he has investigated.
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STAR-ADVERTISER / 1989
Gov. John Waihee with children at Wilcox School in Lihue during his recent Capitol for a Day tour of Kauai.
Gov. John Waihee with children at Wilcox School in Lihue during his recent Capitol for a Day tour of Kauai.
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Back in the Day: Photos from Hawaii’s Past
