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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/HM23P5_amelia-earhart_Honolulu-HI.html
Amelia Earhart first person to fly alone from Hawaii to North America January 11, 1935
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
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM23IE_the-volcano-house-reigns-as-one-of-americas-great-lodges_Mountain-View-HI.html
"Having visited Kilauea in the days when the old shed with its open door and hole in the centre, for a fireplace, were all the accommodation for the poor weary chilled travelers; how great is our appreciation and admiration of the present delightf…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM23GO_mauna-loa_Pahoa-HI.html
In front of you looms the world's largest active volcano The summit of Mauna Loa stands 20 miles ahead of you, reaching an elevation of 13,677 feet above sea level and more that 31,000 feet above the ocean floor. With a volume of 10,000 cubic mi…
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