Iolani Palace was the official home of Hawaiian Royalty. It was built in 1882. The contractors did such a great job they got the job of building the first hotel on the island.
I highly recommend the audio tour of this place, though it is not a place for kids. Get there early and spend time in the basement which is not part of the audio tour, but is very interesting.
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| If this tree could talk... |
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| Shoe covers required |
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| The Blue Room was used for informal gatherings |
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| Dining Room |
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| The palace had indoor plumbing. Flush chain is hanging on the left. |
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| The Throne Room |
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| 2nd floor domed ceiling |
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| The King's Bedchamber |
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| The vase in the left corner was a gift. Only 4 of them still exist - in the world! |
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| The Library |
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| All the modern technology. |
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| The Music Room |
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| The entire royal family was musical, writing music and lyrics. |
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| The Queen's Bedchamber |
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| She gets a shower, not just a bath. |
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| The Queen's Quilt. Made by her and her 2 ladies in waiting imprisoned with her for 8 months while her kingdom was stolen by an American and European business coalition. |
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| So the last King was a Mason. Interesting. |
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