Tuesday, August 07, 2007

Ala Moana Shopping Center


Honolulu, Hawaii - circa 196os

Gorgeous vintage postcard photo of a dazzling and colorful fountain in an outdoor court area at the Ala Moana Shopping Center. I believe this dates to sometime in the '60s. Caption on the back reads:
"Ala Moana Shopping Center - Pictured is a small portion of the fascinating array of fountains, trees, flowers, sculpture and art work found in this vast complex in Honolulu."
Mall history: 1959 - present
Architect: John Graham Jr.
Current aerial view
Current website: here
Info from Wikipedia
Previous entries: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

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11 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Oh my freaking GOD! I love this blog!!!!!! Just found it. :-D

Wed Aug 08, 01:20:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Love, love, love the vibrancy of the sky blue!

Wed Aug 08, 03:47:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

so cool! i cant belive this is how Ala Moana Shopping Center looked back in the 60's! As i can see on the back, Ala Moana hotel was already there too :)

Fri May 02, 09:33:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Saw this mall in episodes of the classic cop show "Hawaii Five-0.

Thu Mar 12, 04:54:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Worked here in 1969 while my hubby was stationed in Wahiawa HI. Lived in Waikiki and had the most fantastic time!

Thu Oct 06, 06:01:00 PM  
Blogger LMC said...

Hi there, I am researching photography of Shopping Malls for a project I am working on and we love this photos - would be really interested to talk to you on email about your blog - seeephoto@gmail.com

Thanks!
Lynn

Mon Oct 10, 05:01:00 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

My sister said that this Ala Moana Shopping Center was very luxurious mall because she was near in this mall at Hawaii. I am hoping that I could visit this mall someday.

Tue Nov 13, 02:13:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I am from the high school graduation Class of 1971, Leeward side of Oahu, Hawaii. Does anyone remember the name of the Art Gallery at Ala Moana Mall (1960s - 1970s), on the same level where Sears used to be? The gallery was further away from Sears, but before Shirokiyas. Once they had on display an amazing series of colorful planetary space orbs. I'm more interested in a large print of a young Caucasian female in jeans with long hair. She is sitting in a very casual, gentle, thoughtful repose. May have flowers in it, perhaps daisies. Dang pandemic has me reminiscing of lost youth and memories of a younger sister, as reflected in the purity of that portrait.
Any info regarding this matter would greatly be appreciated, please contact: josephinekor@tds.net

Sun Oct 25, 07:46:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Unknown - I went to the mall and your sister wasn't there, you friggin liar. Why dont you put the crack pipe down on your grandma's tea tray and try it again?

Thu Aug 11, 10:54:00 PM  
Anonymous Chip Lockhart said...

This mall blows just like your mom DEEEEEZ NUUUUTS

Mon Oct 31, 10:31:00 PM  
Anonymous Wayne Wainright said...

chip im gonna take a dump on your moms chest and write my initials in it with my rod. that's for stealing my coupons

Mon Jun 19, 01:56:00 PM  

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