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17 Rare Photos From Hawaii That Will Take You Straight To The Past

February 18, 2016 / sitepro1 / News & Events

The Hawaiian Islands were prosperous long before they became a state, or even a United States territory, for that matter. These photographs, taken in the late 1800s and early 1900s, give us a glimpse into life before Hawaii joined America, when the monarchy thrived and life was much simpler.

1) Taken in the 1880s, this photograph depicts the Kalaupapa Leper colony.
1) Taken in the 1880s, this photograph depicts the Kalaupapa Leper colony.
Public Domain/Wikimedia Commons
2) The Hawaiian railroad during construction in 1881.
2) The Hawaiian railroad during construction in 1881.
Public Domain/Wikimedia Commons
3) Native Hawaiians sell leis in 1901.
3) Native Hawaiians sell leis in 1901.
Public Domain/Wikimedia Commons
4) The original Hale Ali’I, home to King Kamehameha IV and Queen Emma, on the site that is now home to the Iolani Palace.
4) The original Hale Ali’I, home to King Kamehameha IV and Queen Emma, on the site that is now home to the Iolani Palace.
Public Domain/Wikimedia Commons
5) This photograph of the historic Kalua’aha Church on the island of Molokai was taken before its first restoration in 1912.
5) This photograph of the historic Kalua’aha Church on the island of Molokai was taken before its first restoration in 1912.
Public Domain/Wikimedia Commons
6) A lovely Kapuaiwa Grove on Molokai.
6) A lovely Kapuaiwa Grove on Molokai.
Public Domain/Wikimedia Commons
7) A woman sewing lauhala strips into a hat with a grass house in the background, circa 1915.
7) A woman sewing lauhala strips into a hat with a grass house in the background, circa 1915.
Public Domain/Wikimedia Commons
8) This photograph of Laupahoehoe Village, circa 1885, shows us how gorgeous Hawaii is – even in black and white.
8) This photograph of Laupahoehoe Village, circa 1885, shows us how gorgeous Hawaii is – even in black and white.
Public Domain/Wikimedia Commons
9) A panoramic view of the Haleiwa Hotel, circa 1902.
Public Domain/Wikimedia Commons
10) Housing at Schofield Barracks in the territory of Hawaii, circa 1925.
10) Housing at Schofield Barracks in the territory of Hawaii, circa 1925.
Public Domain/Wikimedia Commons
11) Located on a remote, dry plateau between Mauna Loca and Hualalai on Hawaii’s Big Island is a vast complex of temples and living areas built around the 16th century.
11) Located on a remote, dry plateau between Mauna Loca and Hualalai on Hawaii’s Big Island is a vast complex of temples and living areas built around the 16th century.
Public Domain/Wikimedia Commons
12) Peacocks roam the lawn of Princess Kaiulani’s residence at Ainahau.
12) Peacocks roam the lawn of Princess Kaiulani’s residence at Ainahau.
Public Domain/Wikimedia Commons
13) A fire burns in Honolulu’s Chinatown in 1900. The fire was set to destroy homes suspected of being infected by the bubonic plague.
13) A fire burns in Honolulu’s Chinatown in 1900. The fire was set to destroy homes suspected of being infected by the bubonic plague.
Public Domain/Wikimedia
14) Keoua Hale, the palace of Princess Ruth Ke’elikolani, was larger than Iolani Palace.
14) Keoua Hale, the palace of Princess Ruth Ke’elikolani, was larger than Iolani Palace.
Public Domain/Wikimedia Commons
15) This photograph depicts two Hawaiian children doing the hula in 1890.
15) This photograph depicts two Hawaiian children doing the hula in 1890.
Public Domain/Wikimedia Commons
16) Kamehameha V’s summer home at Helumoa, the site of which is now home to the Royal Hawaiian Center.
16) Kamehameha V’s summer home at Helumoa, the site of which is now home to the Royal Hawaiian Center.
Public Domain/Wikimedia Commons
17) The Queen’s hospital, as photographed in 1905.
17) The Queen’s hospital, as photographed in 1905.
Public Domain/Wikimedia Commons
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