I have posted a number of images of some of the former Royal
Residences in Hawai‘i. This is not a
complete listing, nor full set of images of these palaces, retreats and
residences of Hawaiian royalty.
This is a summary list of representative images to share
with others.
‘Iolani Palace
The Iolani Palace was built in 1882 by King David Kalakaua.
His successor, Queen Liliuokalani, lived there until she was deposed in 1893.
The building was used as the capitol of the state of Hawaii until 1969, when it
was restored and turned into a museum and state historic monument.
Hulihe’e Palace
The Hulihee Palace was built by Governor John Adams Kuakini
in 1838, and until 1916 is was a vacation home for Hawaiian royalty. It is
located on Ali‘i Drive in Kailua-Kona on the Big island of Hawaii.
Queen Emma's Summer Palace
This home summer home of Queen Emma was called
"Hanaiakamalama". You can still see it today, just off the Honolulu
end of the Pali Highway.
Washington Place
This home in the historic capital district of Honolulu was
built by John Dominis and when his son (another John Dominis) married the
future Queen Liliʻuokalani it was their home. For many years it was used as the
Governor's mansion of Hawaii but today it is a museum that can be toured by the
public.
Ainahau Estate in Waikiki
Ainahau was the name of the country home built on Waikiki
land that was given to Princess Kaiulani when she was born. Ainahau was built by Archibald Cleghorn for
Princess Likelike and his daughter Princess Kaiulani. At first it was a country
home but eventually it became their full-time home. Ainahau was eventually sold
to land investors and it was torn down in 1955 to make room for the Princess
Kaiulani Hotel.
Keoua Hale
Keoua Hale was the palace of Princess Ruth Ke'elikōlani at
1302 Queen Emma Street in downtown Honolulu, Hawai'i. It was larger than Iolani
Palace.
Moku`ula
The Royal complex at Moku`ula was Lahaina's "Sacred
Island" situated in the middle of the 14 acre Mokuhinia Pond. Located
across the street from the ocan and 505 Front Street Shopping Center (near the
intersection with Shaw Street), Moku`ula was both the sacred place for the seat
of government and a sanctuary for the Hawaiian Royal families.
Kaniakapupu
Kaniakapupu ("the singing of the land shells") is
the now dilapidated summer palace of King Kamehameha III and his queen Kalama
in upper Nu‘uanu, O‘ahu.
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