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History of the Waikiki Historic Trail
Oahu, Hawaii
Information about the history of the Waikiki Historic
Trail in Honolulu, Hawaii.
George Kanahele's Contributions to the Trail
The idea for the Waikiki Historic Trail was originally
conceived by Hawaiiana expert and historian George Kanahele,
who also helped found the Native Hawaiian
Hospitality Association.
Charles Palumbo's Contributions to the Trail
Architect Charles Palumbo designed the surfboard-shaped markers
on the trail and after George Kanahele died he volunteered
to manage the Waikiki Historic Trail project.
About the Surfboard Trail Markers
19 of the 23 sites on the Waikiki Historic Trail have surfboard shaped
markers that are more then six feet tall. The original
model for the markers was created by wood carver Bob Holden.
He carved the original in redwood, cast it on bronze, and
gave it a patina to make it resemble koa wood. The cost of
making each marker on the trail was betwen $10,000 and $12,000.
The markers were installed by digging a hole, pouring concrete
in the hole, and bolting down the surfboard.
When the Markers Were Installed
The 1st marker on the Waikiki Historic trail is called "The Beaches of Waikiki" and it
was installed in 1998 on the Diamond Head side of Queen's Surf Beach.
At least four markers were installed in 1999, and the 19th
and final marker was placed in the triangle park at
Kalakaua and Beachwalk on June 27, 2002. That one marks an ancient
coconut grove and the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. I'm not sure exactly
when the remining markers were installed, but I have read that at
one point four were scheduled to be installed in 1998 and four more
in 2000.
Surfboard Markers I Have Photographed (11)
01 -
Beaches of Waikiki (installed in 1998)
02 -
Waikiki
04 -
Prince Jonah Kuhio (installed in 1999)
07 -
King Kalakaua Residence at Uluniu
09 -
Lunalilo / International Marketplace
11 -
Apuakehau Stream
12 -
Helumoa and Royal Hawaiian (installed in 2002)
13 -
Kawehewehe
16 -
Duke and Paoa Park (installed in 1999)
17 -
Kalia Bay
20 -
Fort DeRussy
Surfboard Markers I Have Not Photographed (8)
03 -
Queen Liliuokalani Residence
08 -
Ainahau Estate (installed in 1999)
14 -
Afong Estate and Army Museum
15 -
Kalia Road
18 -
Duck Ponds and Ala Moana Park
19 -
Hawaii Convention Center
22 -
Kalia Story
23 -
Hilton Rainbow Tower and Lagoon
Sites With No Surfboard Marker (4)
05 -
Duke Kahanamoku Statue
06 -
Kapaemahu Healing Stones
10 -
Moana Hotel
21 -
King Kalakaua Statue
See also:
Markers on the Waikiki Historic Trail
Introduction to the Waikiki Historic Trail
Downtown Honolulu Historic Tour
Walking Tours in All of Hawaii
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