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Showing posts with label Hawaii. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hawaii. Show all posts

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Aloha Tower, Honolulu, Hawaii

The Aloha Tower was considered a minor light in Hawaii. The tower was opened in 1926 and had a bright navigation light atop it to assist arriving ships. At the time of its construction, it was the tallest structure in Hawaii. The light was active from 1926 until approximately 1975.  The tower remains as a popular landmark and houses part of the Aloha Tower Marketplace with shops and restaurants.

Photos were taken in November 2006.

Thursday, November 8, 2012

Nakalele Light, Maui, Hawaii



The minor light of Nakalele is located at the most North West point on the island of Maui, Hawaii. It is found along the coastal highway in the Honokohau area which is North East of Kapalua.  A light was originally established here in 1908. Photos taken in October 2012.

McGregor Point, Ma'alaea, Maui, Hawaii


 



 


This minor light of Maui is located on the South West part of the island of Maui, Hawaii, just one mile South West of Ma'alaea Harbour on Highway 30 (Honoapiilani Highway).  A light was originally established here in 1906 and the current light is from 1915. Photos taken in October 2012.

Lahaina Lighthouse, Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii



 




 




 

The lighthouse at the town of Lahaina on the South West side of the island of Maui, Hawaii is located at the main boat harbour adjacent to the wharf directly in front of the Pioneer Inn.  The first light at Lahaina was constructed in 1840. The current light was built in 1917.  Photos taken in October 2012.

Sunday, February 22, 2009

Kilauea Point Lighthouse, Kauai, Hawaii











This light is located at the Northernmost point of the Hawaiian Islands on the North Shore of the Island of Kauai. These photos were taken in November 2006. The light is now part of the Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge. The light began operation in 1913.

Nawiliwili Lighthouse, Kauai, Hawaii











This light is situated on Nini Point at the entrance to Nawiliwili Harbour on the Hawaiian Island of Kauai near the town of Lihue (on the Southeast corner of the Island). The current tower was built in 1932. Photo taken in November 2006.