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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM23ZP_diamond-head-lighthouse_Honolulu-HI.html
The Diamond Head Lighthouse is a prominent symbol of Hawaiian history to residents and visitors alike. The lighthouse rests aside a tuff-cone volcano, formed by explosive eruptions thousands of years ago. In 1825, British sailors ascended th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM23ZO_le-ahi-beach-park_Honolulu-HI.html
The Hawaiian goddess Hi'iaka compared the peak of volcanic cone of Diamond Head to the dorsal fin of the 'ahi fish, thus the Hawaiian name for Diamond Head is Le'ahi. This site was once the Dillingham Home, the beachfront house of Harold Ga…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JX4_u-s-105mm-howitzer-m3_Honolulu-HI.html
With the emergence of airborne troops in 1941 came the need for an airborne howitzer. The M3 was created by shortening an existing 105mm howitzer barrel and mounting it on a modified 75mm carriage. The lightweight M3 proved to be an effective weap…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JX2_japanese-type-1-1941_Honolulu-HI.html
A light-weight mobile piece used by independent antitank and armored units. Its 3 lb. shell could penetrate 3 inches of armor at 500 yards.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JX1_monarchy-cannon_Honolulu-HI.html
This cannon was one of a battery of twelve guns placed on punchbowl crater by the Hawaiian monarchy beginning in 1831. Both to defend Honolulu Harbor and to fire salutes. The U.S. Army moved the cannon to Bishop Museum in 1920, where it remained u…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JWU_u-s-prefabricated-pill-box_Honolulu-HI.html
In the months before Dec 7th, many of these steel pillboxes were planted to defend military installations, airfields, and likely landing beaches around Oahu. Once buried in position, the 2-man crew entered through culvert pipe openings at the base…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JWS_japanese-light-tank_Honolulu-HI.html
Operated by a crew of three protected by only 1/2 inch of armor and equipped with one 37mm gun and two 7.7mm machine guns. It was powered by a 6-cylinder, 110 H.P. air-cooled diesel engine with a range of 90-100 miles at speeds up to 30 MPH.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JWR_u-s-light-tank-m24_Honolulu-HI.html
Used for scouting and reconnaissance in the late days of WWII. It mounted a 75mm main gun and three machine guns behind 1" of armor. Two Cadillac V-8 engines drove the 19 ton tank and its crew of four at speeds up to 35 MPH.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FIR_mahiole_Honolulu-HI.html
Ancient Hawaii was governed by a sharply defined caste system. The kings were the highest authority. Chiefs, or Alii, ruled over sections of the land at the pleasure of the kings. At times there was a king for each of the major islands in the Hawa…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1E6J_helumoa_Honolulu-HI.html
Surrounded by this open landscape, one can imagine the huge coconut grove known as Helumoa. Planted by Chief Kakuhihewa around the 15th century, the grove once had nearly 10,000 trees. Kahuamokomoki was an area nearby that served as a sporting fie…
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