Lighthouses

Aloha Tower Aloha Tower, opened in 1926, symbolizes Honolulu's architectural skyline, and is widely recognized symbol of the hospitable Hawaiian Islands. The 10-story structure dominated the harbor landscape as the tallest building in the Territory of Hawaii for decades. The clocks occupy the missing floors between the 9th floor office and the 10th floor observation deck of the Aloha Tower. The Gothic tower has a mix of Art Deco elements. The tower offers spectacular views of the harbor and downtown Honolulu. Although built primarily as a symbol, Aloha Tower also had a more practical function. Rising opposite the entrance to Honolulu Harbor, it has a commanding view of the whole harbor and offers a front row seat for the excitement. The tower also used to serve as a lighthouse and could be seen as far as 16 miles if out at sea.

Aloha Tower from the Fort Street Mall Honolulu Harbor, Oahu, Hawaii

Main entrance of the Aloha Tower

Aloha Tower Aloha Tower, opened in 1926, symbolizes Honolulu's architectural skyline, and is widely recognized symbol of the hospitable Hawaiian Islands. The 10-story structure dominated the harbor landscape as the tallest building in the Territory of Hawaii for decades. The clocks occupy the missing floors between the 9th floor office and the 10th floor observation deck of the Aloha Tower. The Gothic tower has a mix of Art Deco elements. The tower offers spectacular views of the harbor and downtown Honolulu. Although built primarily as a symbol, Aloha Tower also had a more practical function. Rising opposite the entrance to Honolulu Harbor, it has a commanding view of the whole harbor and offers a front row seat for the excitement. The tower also used to serve as a lighthouse and could be seen as far as 16 miles if out at sea.

Aloha Tower Aloha Tower, opened in 1926, symbolizes Honolulu's architectural skyline, and is widely recognized symbol of the hospitable Hawaiian Islands. The 10-story structure dominated the harbor landscape as the tallest building in the Territory of Hawaii for decades. The clocks occupy the missing floors between the 9th floor office and the 10th floor observation deck of the Aloha Tower. The Gothic tower has a mix of Art Deco elements. The tower offers spectacular views of the harbor and downtown Honolulu. Although built primarily as a symbol, Aloha Tower also had a more practical function. Rising opposite the entrance to Honolulu Harbor, it has a commanding view of the whole harbor and offers a front row seat for the excitement. The tower also used to serve as a lighthouse and could be seen as far as 16 miles if out at sea.

Aloha Tower in Honolulu Harbor seen through the trees on the lining Fort Street Mall

Main entrance of the Aloha Tower

Aloha Tower in Honolulu Harbor in background Female figurehead for the Falls Of Clyde, Aloha Tower in the background Falls Of Clyde, built in 1878 in Port Glasgow, Scotland was named after a waterfall up the River Clyde, the Falls Of Clyde Originally a full-rigged ship designed for global trade, later re-rigged as a Bark, it's the only surviving fully-rigged, four masted sailing ship left in the world. Jack Whitehead was commissioned to carve a replica figurehead (of the one on the ship, Ellisa) for the Falls Of Clyde. In Hawaii Jack spent many a long month in the tropical sun completing the carving of the wonderful female figurehead, which now can be seen at the bow of the Falls Of Clyde which is permanently moored in Honolulu Harbor and now part of the Hawaii Maritime Center.

Aloha Tower in Honolulu Harbor in background Female figurehead for the Falls Of Clyde, Aloha Tower in the background Falls Of Clyde, built in 1878 in Port Glasgow, Scotland was named after a waterfall up the River Clyde, the Falls Of Clyde Originally a full-rigged ship designed for global trade, later re-rigged as a Bark, it's the only surviving fully-rigged, four masted sailing ship left in the world. Jack Whitehead was commissioned to carve a replica figurehead (of the one on the ship, Ellisa) for the Falls Of Clyde. In Hawaii Jack spent many a long month in the tropical sun completing the carving of the wonderful female figurehead, which now can be seen at the bow of the Falls Of Clyde which is permanently moored in Honolulu Harbor and now part of the Hawaii Maritime Center.

Aloha Tower in Honolulu Harbor in background Female figurehead for the Falls Of Clyde, Aloha Tower in the background Falls Of Clyde, built in 1878 in Port Glasgow, Scotland was named after a waterfall up the River Clyde, the Falls Of Clyde Originally a full-rigged ship designed for global trade, later re-rigged as a Bark, it's the only surviving fully-rigged, four masted sailing ship left in the world. Jack Whitehead was commissioned to carve a replica figurehead (of the one on the ship, Ellisa) for the Falls Of Clyde. In Hawaii Jack spent many a long month in the tropical sun completing the carving of the wonderful female figurehead, which now can be seen at the bow of the Falls Of Clyde which is permanently moored in Honolulu Harbor and now part of the Hawaii Maritime Center.

Aloha Tower Aloha Tower, opened in 1926, symbolizes Honolulu's architectural skyline, and is widely recognized symbol of the hospitable Hawaiian Islands. Although built primarily as a symbol, Aloha Tower also had a more practical function. Rising opposite the entrance to Honolulu Harbor, it has a commanding view of the whole harbor and offers a front row seat for the excitement. The tower also used to serve as a lighthouse and could be seen as far as 16 miles if out at sea. The Gothic tower has a mix of Art Deco elements. The tower offers spectacular views of the harbor and downtown Honolulu. Honolulu Harbor

Aloha Tower shot from a few blocks away Aloha Tower, opened in 1926, symbolizes Honolulu's architectural skyline, and is widely recognized symbol of the hospitable Hawaiian Islands. The 10-story structure dominated the harbor landscape as the tallest building in the Territory of Hawaii for decades. The clocks occupy the missing floors between the 9th floor office and the 10th floor observation deck of the Aloha Tower. The Gothic tower has a mix of Art Deco elements. The tower offers spectacular views of the harbor and downtown Honolulu. Although built primarily as a symbol, Aloha Tower also had a more practical function. Rising opposite the entrance to Honolulu Harbor, it has a commanding view of the whole harbor and offers a front row seat for the excitement. The tower also used to serve as a lighthouse and could be seen as far as 16 miles if out at sea.

Aloha Tower in the Background, shot from a few blocks away Alexander & Baldwin Building in the foreground 060503.14344

Aloha Tower lit up at night

Makapu`u Lighthouse (1909) is 395 feet above the water, on the extreme southeastern point of the island of Oahu. To the east is the Kaiwi Channel, which is between Oahu and Molokai, 25 miles away.

Makapu`u Lighthouse (1909) is 395 feet above the water, on the extreme southeastern point of the island of Oahu. To the east is the Kaiwi Channel, which is between Oahu and Molokai, 25 miles away.

Makapu`u Lighthouse (1909) is 395 feet above the water, on the extreme southeastern point of the island of Oahu. To the east is the Kaiwi Channel, which is between Oahu and Molokai, 25 miles away.

Makapu`u Lighthouse (1909) is 395 feet above the water, on the extreme southeastern point of the island of Oahu. To the east is the Kaiwi Channel, which is between Oahu and Molokai, 25 miles away.

Makapu`u Lighthouse (1909) is 395 feet above the water, on the extreme southeastern point of the island of Oahu. To the east is the Kaiwi Channel, which is between Oahu and Molokai, 25 miles away.

Makapu`u Lighthouse (1909) is 395 feet above the water, on the extreme southeastern point of the island of Oahu. To the east is the Kaiwi Channel, which is between Oahu and Molokai, 25 miles away.

Makapu`u Lighthouse (1909) is 395 feet above the water, on the extreme southeastern point of the island of Oahu. To the east is the Kaiwi Channel, which is between Oahu and Molokai, 25 miles away.

Makapu`u Lighthouse (1909) is 395 feet above the water, on the extreme southeastern point of the island of Oahu. To the east is the Kaiwi Channel, which is between Oahu and Molokai, 25 miles away.

Makapu`u Lighthouse (1909) is 395 feet above the water, on the extreme southeastern point of the island of Oahu. To the east is the Kaiwi Channel, which is between Oahu and Molokai, 25 miles away.

Makapu`u Lighthouse (1909) is 395 feet above the water, on the extreme southeastern point of the island of Oahu. To the east is the Kaiwi Channel, which is between Oahu and Molokai, 25 miles away.

Makapu`u Lighthouse (1909) is 395 feet above the water, on the extreme southeastern point of the island of Oahu. To the east is the Kaiwi Channel, which is between Oahu and Molokai, 25 miles away.

Makapu`u Lighthouse (1909) is 395 feet above the water, on the extreme southeastern point of the island of Oahu. To the east is the Kaiwi Channel, which is between Oahu and Molokai, 25 miles away.

Makapu`u Lighthouse (1909) is 395 feet above the water, on the extreme southeastern point of the island of Oahu. To the east is the Kaiwi Channel, which is between Oahu and Molokai, 25 miles away.

Aerial of the Diamond Head area South Oahu, Hawaii 050818.015738

Diamond Head Lighthouse was built in 1917, is 147 feet above sea level. Diamond Head Light can be seen as far away as 18 miles and has an intensity of 60,000 candlepower. The light shows a red sector to warn vessels away from the reefs off Waikiki Beach.

Diamond Head Lighthouse was built in 1917, is 147 feet above sea level. Diamond Head Light can be seen as far away as 18 miles and has an intensity of 60,000 candlepower. The light shows a red sector to warn vessels away from the reefs off Waikiki Beach.

Diamond Head Lighthouse was built in 1917, is 147 feet above sea level. Diamond Head Light can be seen as far away as 18 miles and has an intensity of 60,000 candlepower. The light shows a red sector to warn vessels away from the reefs off Waikiki Beach.

Diamond Head Lighthouse was built in 1917, is 147 feet above sea level. Diamond Head Light can be seen as far away as 18 miles and has an intensity of 60,000 candlepower. The light shows a red sector to warn vessels away from the reefs off Waikiki Beach.

Aerial of the Diamond Head area South Oahu, Hawaii 050818.015738

Diamond Head Lighthouse was built in 1917, is 147 feet above sea level. Diamond Head Light can be seen as far away as 18 miles and has an intensity of 60,000 candlepower. The light shows a red sector to warn vessels away from the reefs off Waikiki Beach.

Aerial of the Diamond Head area South Oahu, Hawaii 050818.015744

Diamond Head Lighthouse was built in 1917, is 147 feet above sea level. Diamond Head Light can be seen as far away as 18 miles and has an intensity of 60,000 candlepower. The light shows a red sector to warn vessels away from the reefs off Waikiki Beach.

Aerial of the Diamond Head area South Oahu, Hawaii 050818.015748

Diamond Head Lighthouse was built in 1917, is 147 feet above sea level. Diamond Head Light can be seen as far away as 18 miles and has an intensity of 60,000 candlepower. The light shows a red sector to warn vessels away from the reefs off Waikiki Beach . Built on the side of the extinct Diamond Head Volcano, the original lighthouse structure was erected in 1899, and is surpassed in longevity in Hawai`i by only the Aloha Tower Light, built in 1870.

Aerial of the Diamond Head area South Oahu, Hawaii 050818.015750

Diamond Head Lighthouse was built in 1917, is 147 feet above sea level. Diamond Head Light can be seen as far away as 18 miles and has an intensity of 60,000 candlepower. The light shows a red sector to warn vessels away from the reefs off Waikiki Beach . Built on the side of the extinct Diamond Head Volcano, the original lighthouse structure was erected in 1899, and is surpassed in longevity in Hawai`i by only the Aloha Tower Light, built in 1870.

Aerial of the Diamond Head area South Oahu, Hawaii 050818.015752

Diamond Head Lighthouse was built in 1917, is 147 feet above sea level. Diamond Head Light can be seen as far away as 18 miles and has an intensity of 60,000 candlepower. The light shows a red sector to warn vessels away from the reefs off Waikiki Beach . Built on the side of the extinct Diamond Head Volcano, the original lighthouse structure was erected in 1899, and is surpassed in longevity in Hawai`i by only the Aloha Tower Light, built in 1870.

Aerial of the Diamond Head area South Oahu, Hawaii 050818.015759

Diamond Head Lighthouse was built in 1917, is 147 feet above sea level. Diamond Head Light can be seen as far away as 18 miles and has an intensity of 60,000 candlepower. The light shows a red sector to warn vessels away from the reefs off Waikiki Beach . Built on the side of the extinct Diamond Head Volcano, the original lighthouse structure was erected in 1899, and is surpassed in longevity in Hawai`i by only the Aloha Tower Light, built in 1870.

Diamond Head Lighthouse was built in 1917, is 147 feet above sea level. Diamond Head Light can be seen as far away as 18 miles and has an intensity of 60,000 candlepower. The light shows a red sector to warn vessels away from the reefs off Waikiki Beach.