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
