This is the 16th article in the series Streets & Squares, and this time let’s make a digital trip to Honolulu, the capital of the State of Hawaii on the island of Oahu. Please do read the article Born in Hawaii previously published here in Journeys of Life.
Many of the eponymous streets in Honolulu tell about the history of the native Hawaiians. Honolulu has been part of Kingdom of Hawai’i (1795-1893), the Territory of Hawaii of the United States (1898-1959), and since 1959, State of Hawaii.
Why not first read this interesting article on how Honolulu got its streets names and neighborhood themes, then read some more by the Hawaian blogger Peter T Young, and finally origins of some of the streets, avenues and other sites in Honolulu here:
Atkinson Dr - Alatau T. Atkinson (1848-1906) journalist and newspaper owner whose life career became to convert Hawaii’s schools into using English as the predominant language. Born in Kapal, Siberia.
Daniel K. Inouye Intl Airport - Daniel K. Inouye 井上 建 (1924-2012) Japanese American politician/senator born in Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii, USA
Iolani Av - Iolani Luahine (1917-1978) kumu hula dancer and teacher who was considered the high priestess of the ancient hula. Born in Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii USA
Kalakaua Ave - Kalakaua (1836-1891) the last king and penultimate monarch of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi. He was born in Honolulu.
Kalanianaole Hwy - Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole (1871-1922) Hawaian Prince who later became a representative in the Territory of Hawaii as a delegate to the United States Congress. Born in Kukui’ula, Kauai, Kingdom of Hawaii.
Kamamalu Playground - Kamāmalu (1802-1824) Queen consort of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi as the wife of King Kamehameha II, born in Kawaihae, Hawaii
Kapiolani Blvd - Queen Kapiolani (1834-1899) Queen Consort of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi, married to Kalakaua. Born on Hilo, Hawai’i.
Lililuokalani Ave - Queen Lili’uokalani of Hawaii (1838-1917) the last sovereign monarch of the Kingdom of Hawai’i, born in Honolulu.
Lunalilo Fwy - Lunalilo (1835-1874) the sixth monarch of the Hawaiʻi - known as “The People’s King - born in Pohukaina, Honolulu.
Piikoi St - Jonah Pi’ikoi (1804-1859) Hawaiian high chief who served as a statesman during the Kingdom of Hawaii. Born in Waimea, Kauai.
Richards St - William Richards (1793-1847) was an American missionary and politician in the Kingdom of Hawaii, born in Plainfield, Massachusetts.
A to Z FROM HONOLULU
i.e. a list of people born in Honolulu.Just another fun way to know something more about the city. We pick a couple of people for each alphabet, if possible. The numbers you see at the end of each line indicate the year of birth. This list is updated from time to time. And last but not least: the flag of Honolulu!
A - Pam Arciero* puppeteer/ voice-over artist (1954)
B - Hiram Bingham II* Christian missionary (1831)
C - Tia Carrere* model/actress/singer (1967)
D -
E -
F - Maile Flanagan* voice actress (1965)
G - Lauren Graham* actress (1967)
H - Max Holloway* mixed martial artist (1991)
I - Daniel K. Inouye* 井上 建 politician/senator (1924)
J -
K - Nicole Kidman* actress (1967)
L - Lois Lowry* children’s book author (1937) - Aidan Laprete* singer/ musician/actor (2001)
M - Jason Momoa* actor (1979)
N -
O - Barack Obama* politician/44usp (1961)
P - Kelly Preston* actress/wife of John Travolta (1962)
Q - Queen Lili’uokalani* the last sovereign monarch of the Kingdom of Hawai’i (1838)
R -
S - Elizabeth Sumner* Hawaiian high chiefess/composer (1851)
T -
U -
V -
W - Michelle Wie* golfer (1989)
Y -
Z -
Sources
http://totakeresponsibility.blogspot.com/2014/08/richards-street.html
https://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Hawaii/Oahu/blog-62351.html
Updated 24.5.2023