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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2BGL_marine-life_Kailua-Kona-HI.html
When the first Polynesians landed in Hawaii, most of the life they found here was unique to this place. Organisms found only in one place are called endemic — and Hawaii has one of the highest rates of endemism on the planet.
The first set…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2BGJ_kauila-and-the-sea-turtles-of-punalu-u_Mountain-View-HI.html
The mystical turtle, Kauila, makes her home in the Ka'u District at Punalu'u Bay. According to Hawaiian mythology, Kauila was empowered with the ability to turn herself from turtle into human form and would play with the children along the shoreli…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2BFM_greenwell-store_Kealakekua-HI.html
Greenwell Store
circa 1875
Has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Kona Heritage Store
Greenwell Store
est. ca. 1875
Kona Historical Society & Pulama
(supplementary…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM245B_the-332-hi-a-wing-will-soon-be-home-to-the-parks-collection-of-artwork-and-artifacts_Mountain-View-HI.html
The 'Ōhi'a Wing was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in 1932 (sic), and originally served as "Park Headquarters" for Hawaii National Park. Constructed in the classic Rustic Style, it was one of many projects that employed hundre…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM23LN_hilo-bay-in-the-days-of-kamehameha_Hilo-HI.html
(Legend to Points of Interest to on the Hilo Bay map:)
➊ Kānoe Heiau Kānoe Heiau was one of six major lauakini or sacrificial heiau on the island of Hawai'i dating back to ancient times.
➋ Naha Stone A large, …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM23LC_mo-oheau-park-and-bandstand_Hilo-HI.html
Mo'oheau Park was established in the early 1900's as a place for community gatherings and youth activities. The first bandstand was dedicated near the current site in 1905. The land and the original bandstand were said to have been donated by Admi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM23LA_kamehameha-at-hilo-bay_Hilo-HI.html
Kamehameha the Great was born in the 1750s and rose to become one of the most important figures in Hawaiian history. He lived during a period of great transition in Hawaiian society, having witnessed the arrival of the first Westerners when he was…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM23IZ_saddle-house-hale-noho-lio_Hilo-HI.html
Well before sheep and cattle ranching took hold in the second half of the nineteenth century, these rugged 'āina mauna, mountain lands, were traveled for collecting birds and rock or for religious purposes. Rock from Maunakea adze quarries at…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM23IW_hilo-town-plantation-bell-tower_Hilo-HI.html
Dedicated to the memory of the people who have contributed to the growth of the Big Island, its economy and its culture through their work on our many island plantations. This bell originally served the Hakalau Sugar Company.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM23IO_lyman-house-memorial_Hilo-HI.html
The home of
David Belden Lyman
and
Sarah Joiner Lyman
Missionaries of the
A.B.C.F.M. to the
Hawaiian People
Built in 1839