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Back in the Day: Photos from Hawaii’s Past

View historic Hawaii photos “back in the day.”

By Star-Advertiser

Dec. 22, 2024

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STARADVERTISER / NOVEMBER 11, 1987

After weeks of careful work, what might be the world’s largest gingerbread structure is just another part of the Honolulu Community College cafeteria.
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STARADVERTISER / MARCH 25, 1959

Entertainer Arthur Godfrey presides over a luau at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel for one of 12 half-hour television shows he is recording at the hotel.
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STARADVERTISER / AUGUST 13, 1986

It’s oama season again, and these enthusiasts were at the Ala Wai Boat Harbor, some using inexpensive bamboo poles, to catch the little baitfish. The oama, a baby goatfish measuring 2 to 3 inches long, moves swiftly through shallow waters.
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STARADVERTISER / MAY 4, 1953

On hand to examine Oahu Civil Defense’s new rescue truck are Michael G. Mahner, left, chief of rescue services; John A. Burns, Oahu Civil Defense administrator; and Honolulu Fire Department Chief Harold C. Pate. The vehicle cost $13,500, of which the Territorial Civil Defense agency will pay half and the federal government the remainder. Two of the vehicles were received last week, with one going to Hawaii County. The vehicle will be displayed to the public at Ala Moana Park on Armed Forces Day.
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STARADVERTISER / JUNE 17, 1988

The makai corner of Smith and King streets in Chinatown looks different after the C.S. Wo Building, the Hawaii National Bank and a service station were reduced to rubble.
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STARADVERTISER / JUNE 23, 1991

Birds flock around Waikiki’s Bird Lady, Margie Champa, who sits empty-handed at what was her favorite bird-feeding spot at Queen’s Surf. A sign was erected nearby warning of a $500 fine for feeding birds after a number of complaints from sunbathers and other park users not fond of her feathered friends.
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STARADVERTISER / OCTOBER 13, 1989

Pluto the Dog yucks it up with some children from Kawaiahao Montessori Center at Honolulu Hale, where he appeared to promote Fire Prevention Week. He’s also set to help the Honolulu Fire Department put on its safety guide program at Kalakaua Recreation Center, with about 3,000 children expected to attend.
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