Aloha Tower

The Aloha Tower is a lighthouse that is considered one of the premier landmarks of the state of Hawaii in the United States. Opened on September 11, 1926, the Aloha Tower is located at Pier 9 of Honolulu Harbor. It has and continues to be a guiding beacon welcoming vessels to the City & County of Honolulu. Just as the Statue of Liberty greeted hundreds of thousands of immigrants each year to New York City, the Aloha Tower greeted hundreds of thousands of immigrants to Honolulu. At 10 stories and 184 feet of height topped with 40 feet of flag mast, for four decades the Aloha Tower was the tallest structure in Hawaii. It was built in Hawaiian gothic architecture and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

Tourism Gateway

By the time the Aloha Tower was dedicated, Honolulu was already a popular vacation destination for wealthy American and European families. They traveled along Matson steamers that docked at the Aloha Tower and were greeted by Hawaiian music, hula performers and floral lei.

Related Topics:
Matson steamers - Hawaiian music - Hula performers - Floral lei

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