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Hawaii State Library
Historic Downtown Honolulu

Hawaii State Library
Copyright © Kathleen Walling Fry



Designed by Henry D. Whitfield and constructed in 1911-1913, the library was partially funded by Andrew Carnegie. Renovations and new construction were completed in 1992. A large central garden courtyard featuring the mosaic Ocean Currents, by Hiroki Morinoue, is a relaxing study area. Edna Allyn Children's Room houses murals by Juliette May Fraser depicting Hawaiian legends. The library holds 525,000 catalogued books and is the center of the only statewide library system in the United States. The library traces its roots to the Honolulu Library and Reading Room Association founded in 1879 with the support of Hawai'i's royalty. Grounds include: "Parent
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Located at 478 King Street. Attractions Within Walking Distance:
  • Aliiolani Hale
  • King Kamehameha Statue
  • Iolani Palace
  • Kawaiahao Church
  • Mission Houses Museum

    See also:
  • Walking Tour of Historic Honolulu
  • Other Historic Sites in Honolulu



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