Address
Aloha Tower, Honolulu, HI 96813
TMK
(3) 1-2-006:081
SHPD Historic Site Number
10-63-7380
National Register of Historic Places
#76000660
Abstract
The Aloha Tower is significant under Criterion A for its association with Hawaiian maritime history and as a transportation hub for tourist activities in Hawai’i from its construction in 1926 to 1959 when air travel emerged as a dominant mode of travel. It is significant under Criterion C for its unique place in Hawai’i’s architectural development. The Aloha Tower, which stands at 184 feet comprised of 10 stories, was the tallest building in the islands when it was constructed, and it remained so for two decades. It is constructed of reinforced concrete covered in stucco and representative of an Art Deco style building with elements of Late Gothic Revival architecture. The tenth floor has a projecting observation balcony, and the structure features a convex curved hip roof. The tower features a seven-ton clock that is weight driven and was one of the largest in the United States when constructed. The Aloha Tower was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. This is an update to the original nomination form.
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