In 1921
Hawaii’s Territorial Legislature
appropriated $250,000.
for the construction of
" A Living Memorial"
It was built to honor 101 who died,
the 10,000 others from Hawaii,
who served in World War I.
It was a living memorial
because through this arch was*
a 100 X 40 meter saltwater
swimming pool!
Opening day, Aug. 24, 1927, was
a major event for Honolulu.
Favorite son, Duke Kahanamoku,
[Olympic Gold Medalist &
godfather of modern surfing]
made the first ceremonial
swim before a capacity crowd
of over 7,000 excited people.
It was also Duke's Birthday!
Kapiolani Park
named for a queen
is a popular place!
*The pool is a sorry mess
of broken cement.
"Repair it!" says one faction.
"It's environmentally passe`
let's restore the beach,
and make a beach volleyball
venue before the bleachers!"
Say others.
Everybody wanted the
Arch restored,
and so it was.
If this little angel could talk!
More about the
Natatorium
Have A Lovely Week!
Fondly, cloudia
THANKS
14 comments:
Thanks for sharing this interesting story!
Wonderful remembrance. It's true when people come together anything is possible!
Hi, Ladies! Thanks
A living memorial sounds a wonderful idea. Love that arch. And oh, the stories that angel could share...
There's a War Memorial Stadium in Arkansas, where the Razorbacks play.
I'm glad they restored the arch but not sure about the pool!
After a section of the blog, my multiple occupations, return again made impressive tour of your blog time, I have been fascinated again with the fine publications that you give us.
Thank you for sharing them and Haloha! from Gran Canaria - Canary Islands (Spain).
See you soon....
The arch is magnificent!
I am happy this beautiful memorial was restored.
Fascinating! Your pictures are great. I've been dreaming of a visit to Hawaii and I so enjoyed seeing this.
Yes, if only the Angel(s) could talk and they do. Just keep asking, SVP.
Have a Great Week!!
Peace :)
This is fantastic. Great quotes and pics.
Now I know. I've passed it by a few times but didn't heed it since I was more intent on swimming in the ocean. That's pretty cool, creating a living memorial.
That's the first time I've heard of a war memorial like this.
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