- By Bob Sigall, Special to the Star-Advertiser
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Oct. 23, 2020
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I wrote about the Hilton Hawaiian Village earlier this year, as it celebrates 65 years in operation. It was Henry Kaiser’s first venture into the hotel business when it opened on Sept. 17, 1955.
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- By Bob Sigall, Special to the Star-Advertiser
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Oct. 9, 2020
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Myles Takahashi wrote to me last month. He formerly resided on Kamanuwai Lane, which is about where Maunakea Street is, mauka of Beretania Street.
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- By Bob Sigall, Special to the Star-Advertiser
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Oct. 2, 2020
There are often news stories about Edward, the Prince of Wales, who gave up the British throne for Wallis Simpson, the woman he loved.
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- By Bob Sigall, Special to the Star-Advertiser
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Sept. 25, 2020
“Back in the 1950s many families, including mine, had beautiful rattan furniture,” Jo Anne Yamamoto told me. What is their history?
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- By Bob Sigall, Special to the Star-Advertiser
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Sept. 18, 2020
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Last month I wrote about John Wayne owning The Forbidden City, originally on the corner of Ala Moana Boulevard and Ward Avenue.
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- By Bob Sigall, Special to the Star-Advertiser
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Aug. 28, 2020
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As we approach the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II next week, I thought I’d share some stories from a book about Adm. Chester A. Nimitz, who commanded the U.S. Naval Forces during the war.
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- By Bob Sigall, Special to the Star-Advertiser
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Aug. 21, 2020
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Following the Dec. 7, 1941, attack on Hawaii, the War Department evacuated all 110,000 persons of Japanese ancestry from the west coast to internment camps.
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- By Bob Sigall, Special to the Star-Advertiser
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Aug. 14, 2020
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In July, I mentioned Albert and Wallace Teruya left Kewalo Inn to start Times Grill cafe, and then Times Supermarket. Two weeks later, I found out why they switched from restaurants to markets. I don’t know anyone else who’s ever done that.
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- By Bob Sigall, Special to the Star-Advertiser
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Aug. 7, 2020
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As part of the celebration of the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II, I’ve been writing a series of articles about the war, and particularly Hawaii’s connections to it. Here’s the sixth in that series.
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- By Bob Sigall, Special to the Star-Advertiser
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July 31, 2020
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The Japanese attack focused on Oahu’s military bases, but civilians within 20 miles found themselves in the crossfire.
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- By Bob Sigall, Special to the Star-Advertiser
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July 24, 2020
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Fashion designer Nake‘u Awai asked me about Christian’s Hut, a restaurant/lounge at Ward Avenue and Ala Moana Boulevard, where Ward Warehouse later was located. He worked there briefly in the 1950s before going to the University of Washington.
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- By Bob Sigall, Special to the Star-Advertiser
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July 17, 2020
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- By Bob Sigall, Special to the Star-Advertiser
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July 3, 2020
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In December 1941 the Imperial Japanese Navy launched an attack on Hawaii. Pearl Harbor was the main target since most of our battleships were there.
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- By Bob Sigall, Special to the Star-Advertiser
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June 26, 2020
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It’s time to open up the old mail bag and answer some reader questions. I try to do this every four to six weeks, so feel free to send in any questions you have.
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- By Bob Sigall, Special to the Star-Advertiser
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June 19, 2020
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With the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II approaching Sept. 2, I’m writing several columns about it.
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- By Bob Sigall, Special to the Star-Advertiser
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June 12, 2020
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Recently, I found out that Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz and Hilo High School had a special connection. It began when the seniors put on an “I Love Lucy” play at the school in 1954.
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- By Bob Sigall, Special to the Star-Advertiser
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June 5, 2020
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This summer marks the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II. To honor those who served, I plan to write a series of articles, from the start of the war to the surrender ceremonies onSept. 2, 1945.
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- By Bob Sigall, Special to the Star-Advertiser
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May 29, 2020
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This week I thought I’d write about two noteworthy Oahu restaurants that have passed into our rearview mirrors.
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- By Bob Sigall, Special to the Star-Advertiser
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May 22, 2020
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This year marks significant anniversaries of many important Hawaii companies and organizations. Here are a few.
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- By Bob Sigall, Special to the Star-Advertiser
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May 15, 2020
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Arthur Godfrey had some interesting connections to Hawaii. Hawaii embraced him and in return he embraced us.
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- By Bob Sigall, Special to the Star-Advertiser
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May 8, 2020
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Last month marked the 200th anniversary of the arrival of the first group of missionaries to Hawaii from Boston. In researching this article, I learned a few things I hadn’t known previously.
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