'Iolani Palace (05/09/08)

'Iolani Palace is situated in the capitol district of downtown Honolulu in the U.S. state of Hawai'i.

2008-06-01T04:57:50Z

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'Iolani Palace is situated in the capitol district of downtown Honolulu in the U.S. state of Hawai'i.

It is the only royal palace used as an official residence by a reigning monarch in the United States and is a National Historic Landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

2008-06-01T04:59:33Z

DaBoyZ05
It is the only royal palace used as an official residence by a reigning monarch in the United States and is a National Historic Landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Two monarchs governed from 'Iolani Palace: King David Kalakaua and Queen Lili'uokalani.

2008-06-01T05:01:27Z

DaBoyZ05
Two monarchs governed from 'Iolani Palace: King David Kalakaua and Queen Lili'uokalani.

The 'Iolani Palace structure that exists today is actually the second 'Iolani Palace to sit on the palace grounds.

2008-06-01T05:12:23Z

DaBoyZ05
The 'Iolani Palace structure that exists today is actually the second 'Iolani Palace to sit on the palace grounds.

The original palace, built during the reign of Kamehameha III, was a one-story Greek-revival building made out of coral block that was only third the floor area of the present palace.

2008-06-01T05:03:06Z

DaBoyZ05
The original palace, built during the reign of Kamehameha III, was a one-story Greek-revival building made out of coral block that was only third the floor area of the present palace.

It was purchased by Kamehameha III from Governor Mataio Kekuanaoa of O'ahu who had build it for his daughter (Kamehameha III's niece) Princess Victoria Kamamalu when he moved his capital fro ...

2008-06-01T05:04:04Z

DaBoyZ05
It was purchased by Kamehameha III from Governor Mataio Kekuanaoa of O'ahu who had build it for his daughter (Kamehameha III's niece) Princess Victoria Kamamalu when he moved his capital fro ...

It was constructed as a traditional ali'i residence, in that the palace itself had no sleeping rooms.

2008-06-01T05:05:08Z

DaBoyZ05
It was constructed as a traditional ali'i residence, in that the palace itself had no sleeping rooms.

It just had a throne room, a reception room, and a state dining room as well, with other houses around for sleeping and for retainers.

2008-06-01T05:06:02Z

DaBoyZ05
It just had a throne room, a reception room, and a state dining room as well, with other houses around for sleeping and for retainers.

Kamehameha III preferred to live in the grass huts he build around the palace.

2008-06-01T05:06:20Z

DaBoyZ05
Kamehameha III preferred to live in the grass huts he build around the palace.

The building was named, Hale Ali'i meaning (House of the Chiefs).

2008-06-01T05:07:53Z

DaBoyZ05
The building was named, Hale Ali'i meaning (House of the Chiefs).

During Kamehameha V reign it was changed to "'Iolani Palace," after his brother Kamehameha IV's given names (his full name was Alexander Liholiho Keawenui 'Iolani).

2008-06-01T05:08:55Z

DaBoyZ05
During Kamehameha V reign it was changed to "'Iolani Palace," after his brother Kamehameha IV's given names (his full name was Alexander Liholiho Keawenui 'Iolani).

It literally means "royal hawk."

2008-06-01T05:10:01Z

DaBoyZ05
It literally means "royal hawk."

The Palace served as the official residence of the monarch during the reigns of Kamehameha IV, Kamehameha V, Lunalilo, and the first part of Kalakaua's reign.

2008-06-01T05:10:32Z

DaBoyZ05
The Palace served as the official residence of the monarch during the reigns of Kamehameha IV, Kamehameha V, Lunalilo, and the first part of Kalakaua's reign.

The original structure was very simple in design and was more of a stately home than a palace, but at the time, it was the grandest house in town.

2008-06-01T05:11:25Z

DaBoyZ05
The original structure was very simple in design and was more of a stately home than a palace, but at the time, it was the grandest house in town.

King Kamehameha V was the first monarch to envision a royal palace befitting of the sovereignty of a modern state such as Hawai'i.

2008-06-01T05:12:11Z

DaBoyZ05
King Kamehameha V was the first monarch to envision a royal palace befitting of the sovereignty of a modern state such as Hawai'i.

He commissioned the construction of Ali'iolani Hale to be the official palace of the Hawaiian monarchy.

2008-06-01T05:12:04Z

DaBoyZ05
He commissioned the construction of Ali'iolani Hale to be the official palace of the Hawaiian monarchy.

It was name after himself (his full name was Lot Kapuaiwa Kalanikapuapaikalaninui Ali'iolani Kalanimakua) it means "House of the heavenly King".

2008-06-01T05:13:24Z

DaBoyZ05
It was name after himself (his full name was Lot Kapuaiwa Kalanikapuapaikalaninui Ali'iolani Kalanimakua) it means "House of the heavenly King".

At the time, Hawai'i sorely needed a government building, since the government buildings of the time were small and cramped.

2008-06-01T05:14:12Z

DaBoyZ05
At the time, Hawai'i sorely needed a government building, since the government buildings of the time were small and cramped.

Ultimately, Ali'iolani Hale became an administrative building instead of a palace, housing the judiciary of the Kingdom of Hawai'i and various other ministries.

2008-06-01T05:14:58Z

DaBoyZ05
Ultimately, Ali'iolani Hale became an administrative building instead of a palace, housing the judiciary of the Kingdom of Hawai'i and various other ministries.

By the time David Kalakaua assumed the throne, the original 'Iolani Palace was in poor condition, suffering from ground termite damage.

2008-06-01T05:15:35Z

DaBoyZ05
By the time David Kalakaua assumed the throne, the original 'Iolani Palace was in poor condition, suffering from ground termite damage.

He ordered the palace to be razed.

2008-06-01T05:16:06Z

DaBoyZ05
He ordered the palace to be razed.

Kalakaua was the first monarch to travel around the world.

2008-06-01T05:16:50Z

DaBoyZ05
Kalakaua was the first monarch to travel around the world.

While visiting other sovereign states of the world, he took note of the grand palaces owned by other monarchs.

2008-06-01T05:17:33Z

DaBoyZ05
While visiting other sovereign states of the world, he took note of the grand palaces owned by other monarchs.

Like Kamehameha V, he dreamed of a royal palace befitting of the sovereignty of a modern state such as Hawai'i.

2008-06-01T05:17:54Z

DaBoyZ05
Like Kamehameha V, he dreamed of a royal palace befitting of the sovereignty of a modern state such as Hawai'i.

He commissioned the construction a new 'Iolani Palace, directly across the street from Ali'iolani Hale, to become the official palace of the Hawaiian monarchy.

2008-06-01T05:28:15Z

DaBoyZ05
He commissioned the construction a new 'Iolani Palace, directly across the street from Ali'iolani Hale, to become the official palace of the Hawaiian monarchy.

The building was completed in 1882 and cost over $360,000.

2008-06-01T05:18:47Z

DaBoyZ05
The building was completed in 1882 and cost over $360,000.

It had electricity and telephones even before the White House and served as the official residence of the Hawaiian monarch until the kingdom was overthrown in 1893.

2008-06-01T05:18:51Z

DaBoyZ05
It had electricity and telephones even before the White House and served as the official residence of the Hawaiian monarch until the kingdom was overthrown in 1893.

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

2008-06-01T05:18:57Z

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

This unique style is known as American Florentine.

2008-06-01T05:19:09Z

DaBoyZ05
This unique style is known as American Florentine.

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

2008-06-01T05:19:39Z

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

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

2008-06-01T05:19:56Z

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

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.

2008-06-01T05:20:31Z

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.

The quilt she made is still there.

2008-06-01T05:21:04Z

DaBoyZ05
The quilt she made is still there.

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

2008-06-01T05:21:40Z

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

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2008-06-01T05:22:15Z

'Iolani Palace (05/09/08)

'Iolani Palace is situated in the capitol district of downtown Honolulu in the U.S. state of Hawai'i.

It is the only royal palace used as an official residence by a reigning monarch in the United States and is a National Historic Landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Two monarchs governed from 'Iolani Palace: King David Kalakaua and Queen Lili'uokalani.

The 'Iolani Palace structure that exists today is actually the second 'Iolani Palace to sit on the palace grounds.

The original palace, built during the reign of Kamehameha III, was a one-story Greek-revival building made out of coral block that was only third the floor area of the present palace.

It was purchased by Kamehameha III from Governor Mataio Kekuanaoa of O'ahu who had build it for his daughter (Kamehameha III's niece) Princess Victoria Kamamalu when he moved his capital fro ...

It was constructed as a traditional ali'i residence, in that the palace itself had no sleeping rooms.

It just had a throne room, a reception room, and a state dining room as well, with other houses around for sleeping and for retainers.

Kamehameha III preferred to live in the grass huts he build around the palace.

The building was named, Hale Ali'i meaning (House of the Chiefs).

During Kamehameha V reign it was changed to "'Iolani Palace," after his brother Kamehameha IV's given names (his full name was Alexander Liholiho Keawenui 'Iolani).

It literally means "royal hawk."

The Palace served as the official residence of the monarch during the reigns of Kamehameha IV, Kamehameha V, Lunalilo, and the first part of Kalakaua's reign.

The original structure was very simple in design and was more of a stately home than a palace, but at the time, it was the grandest house in town.

King Kamehameha V was the first monarch to envision a royal palace befitting of the sovereignty of a modern state such as Hawai'i.

He commissioned the construction of Ali'iolani Hale to be the official palace of the Hawaiian monarchy.

It was name after himself (his full name was Lot Kapuaiwa Kalanikapuapaikalaninui Ali'iolani Kalanimakua) it means "House of the heavenly King".

At the time, Hawai'i sorely needed a government building, since the government buildings of the time were small and cramped.

Ultimately, Ali'iolani Hale became an administrative building instead of a palace, housing the judiciary of the Kingdom of Hawai'i and various other ministries.

By the time David Kalakaua assumed the throne, the original 'Iolani Palace was in poor condition, suffering from ground termite damage.

He ordered the palace to be razed.

Kalakaua was the first monarch to travel around the world.

While visiting other sovereign states of the world, he took note of the grand palaces owned by other monarchs.

Like Kamehameha V, he dreamed of a royal palace befitting of the sovereignty of a modern state such as Hawai'i.

He commissioned the construction a new 'Iolani Palace, directly across the street from Ali'iolani Hale, to become the official palace of the Hawaiian monarchy.

The building was completed in 1882 and cost over $360,000.

It had electricity and telephones even before the White House and served as the official residence of the Hawaiian monarch until the kingdom was overthrown in 1893.

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

This unique style is known as American Florentine.

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

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

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.

The quilt she made is still there.

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

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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 legislature appropriated $10,000 for the project and made Gibson the director of the project, which originally included native Hawaiians but they soon were off the project and Gibson ran ...

Lunalilo I  born William Charles Lunalilo (January 31, 1835 - February 3, 1874)  was king of the Kingdom of Hawai'i from January 8, 1873 until February 3, 1874.

He was born the son of High Chieftess Miriam Auhea Kekauluohi) and High Chief Charles Kanaina.

He was grandnephew of Kamehameha I.

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Ralph Wiggum is a fictional character on the animated series The Simpsons, voiced by Nancy Cartwright.

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Hokule'a is a performance-accurate full-scale replica of a wooden sailing vessel (Polynesian voyaging canoe) used in ancient Hawai'i.

Its name means "star of gladness" in Hawaiian, and the name refers to the star Arcturus, a guiding zenith star for Hawaiian navigators, which falls directly overhead at Hawai'i's latitude.

It was built in 1975 by the Polynesian Voyaging Society, and is best known for its 1976 voyage from Hawai'i to Tahiti, performed without modern navigational instruments.

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Lunalilo I born William Charles Lunalilo (January 31, 1835 - February 3, 1874) was king of the Kingdom of Hawai'i from January 8, 1873 until February 3, 1874.