Built for the United States Navy in 1944, the USS Missouri was the last and arguably most significant battleship commissioned by the United States. The vessel not only took part in World War II but also witnessed the end of it. This history is celebrated and preserved as part of the Pearl Harbor National Memorial […]
The USS Bowfin played a major part in World War II for the United States, sinking or damaging over 200,000 tons of enemy vessels over the course of the conflict. This legendary ship would eventually become a similarly essential part of the USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, highlighting what it […]
The island of Oahu contains some of the most significant monuments in the Hawaiian Islands. Those include the Iolani Place and the Dole Plantation but Honolulu itself also features especially relevant landmarks like the statue of Duke Kahanamoku and the other monuments on Waikiki Beach. However, the city contains a variety of obscure and outstanding […]
As the only royal palace located in the United States, Iolani Palace has a legacy that makes it one of the top attractions in Honolulu, Hawaii. However, the effort to retain and showcase the history that it contains is what has transformed it into a true monument that connects this cultural identity to the community […]
Located on the south shore of Oʻahu in Hawaii, the Waikiki Beach neighborhood has become famous for the incredible beach setting that it provides to both residents and visitors. Amidst the tropical backdrop are a series of monuments that depict people and symbols connected to the history and legacy of the neighborhood and all of […]
The Dillingham Fountain resides in a prominent intersection outside of Kapiolani Park on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. While it has the size and history to make it one of the more notable attractions in the area, the current landmark lacks the distinction to fulfill the potential of the location. Public fountains on Oahu […]
The Hawaii State Capitol is located in downtown Honolulu, where tasks and duties that govern the entire state of Hawaii are performed. This building was designed to be more than just an administrative center though, which is partially reflected in the variety of monuments located across the site. These pieces have cultivated a sense of […]