The statue had it's origins in 1878 when Walter Gibson, a member of the Hawaiian government at the time, wanted to commemorate the 100 year "discovery" of Hawai'i by Captain Cook.

Aloha,
Tammi and I went to 'Iolani Palace and then went to the Mandarin for dinner.
Da BoyZ

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DaBoyZ05 > 'Iolani Palace features architecture seen nowhere else in the world.

DaBoyZ05 > This unique style is known as American Florentine.

DaBoyZ05 > On the first floor a grand hall faces a magnificent staircase of koa wood.

DaBoyZ05 > The Throne Room, the blue meeting room, and the Dining Room adjoin the hall.

DaBoyZ05 > pstairs are the private library and bedrooms of the Hawaiian monarchs, including the simple room where Queen Lili'uokalani was imprisoned after the second of the Wilcox rebellions.

DaBoyZ05 > The quilt she made is still there.

DaBoyZ05 > The Kamehameha Statue stands prominently in front of Ali'iolani Hale in Honolulu, Hawai'i.

DaBoyZ05 > 'Iolani Palace (05/09/08) photo

DaBoyZ05 > The statue had it's origins in 1878 when Walter Gibson, a member of the Hawaiian government at the time, wanted to commemorate the 100 year "discovery" of Hawai'i by Captain Cook.

The statue had it's origins in 1878 when Walter Gibson, a member of the Hawaiian government at the time, wanted to commemorate the 100 year "discovery" of Hawai'i by Captain Cook.

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