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Aloha Tower
Honolulu, Hawaii
The Aloha Tower in Honolulu Harbor is one of the most
important landmarks of Hawaii for many years it was
the tallest building in Hawaii. It is located on Pier 9
in front of downtown Honolulu. Today the Aloha Tower is
surrounded by a shopping, dining, and entertainment
complex called the Aloha Tower Marketplace.
Photo Credit: Hawaii Tourism Japan
The Aloha Tower was designed by Hawaii architect
Arthur Reynolds in a combination of art deco and
late gothic revival style. Constructed was completed
1926 and the tower was opened on September 11 of that year.
The tower is 10 stories and more then 180 feet
tall and for forty years it was the tallest building in Hawaii.
Near the top of the tower there are observation decks,
two large clocks, and the word "Aloha" in large letters
that can be seen from quite a distance away.
During the 1930's and 1940's the tower was one of the
most well-known landmarks in Hawaii and cruise ship visitors
became excited when they could see it from as far away as 15
miles out to sea. Since the 1950's the tower ha not been
as visible from sea because of construction in the area.
In the heyday of cruise ship transportation "Boat Days"
or "Steamer Days" were a popular entertainment in Honolulu.
Hula dancers and bands would greet the arriving ships
and the locals would also join in the fun. Today visitors
to Hawaii can still join in the fun of Boat Days. For
more information visitthe
AlohaBoatDays.com Web site.
In the 1990's the pier area around the Aloha Tower was
converted into a shopping,dining, and entertainment center called
the Aloha Tower Marketplace.
The public is welcome to take the elevator to the
tower's observation decks and guided tours of the
Aloha Tower and the Aloha Marketplace are also available.
Events at the Tower
Organizer of private events at the base of the Aloha Tower
such as weddings, performances, class reunions,
and corporate functions.
Attractions and Activities Near the Aloha Tower
Aloha Boat Days
Aloha Tower Marketplace
Hawaii Maritime Center Museum
Falls of Clyde Clipper Ship
Aloha Tower Vintage Wall Posters
A collection of wall posters and prints from the 1930's
and 1940's featuring the Aloha Tower and ships arriving
in Honolulu.
Aloha Tower Marketplace
A shopping center on the downtown Honolulu waterfront
with many shops and restaurants.
Park in this lot to see the Aloha Tower.
(AlohaTower.com)
Aloha Tower Development Corporation
An organization formed in 1981
to develop the land around the
Aloha Tower in downtown Honolulu.
(AlohaTower.org)
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Related Links
Oahu Island - Main Menu
Islands of Hawaii
Hawaii for Visitors
Elsewhere on the Web
Aloha Tower Past and Present
(Honolulu Star Bulletin)
Introduction to the Aloha Tower
(AlohaTower.com)
History of the Aloha Tower
(AlohaTower.com)
Wikipedia on the Aloha Tower
Hawaii Web on the Aloha Tower
Aloha Hawaii on the Aloha Tower
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