How Much Do You Know About Our Island?

Historic Lanai #2

 

1.                  Where was the old Little League Baseball Field before it was relocated to its present site behind the “Old Gym” — and why was it moved there? On the corner of Lanai and 11th Streets. Moved to make way for dormitories.

 

2.                  Who was the first resident to be elected to the Maui County Council — and what was it called back then? Goro Hokama – Maui County Board of Supervisors

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3.                  Back in the sixties there was an establishment known as “The Sportsmen’s Bar.” Where was it located? 617 Ilima St. – (Now , Memory Photo)

 

4.                  There is some dispute over which are Norfolk Island Pines, and which are Cook Island Pines. However almost all agree that the big one at K¯oele is the oldest on the island — planted some 125 years ago. Who was responsible for sending the potted seedling to the island way back then? Dr. Wilhelm Hillebrand of Honolulu.

 

5.                  Where was the original fire station located? On the corner of 9th and Lanai Avenue

 

6.                   The present hospital was built in the late sixties. Where was the site of the old hospital?  Same place where it is now – only fronting on 7th Street.

 

7.                  Today, the medical clinic is located alongside the hospital parking lot. Where was the old clinic located — and what is the building used for today? On the “down-side” of the parking lot. Today it is on the Catholic Church property.

 

8.                  What was the name of the school teacher that established the physical fitness program on the island? Frank Chester

 

9.                  What year was the Prong Horn Antelope herd brought to the island? What is the approximate size of the herd today? 1960 – none left today.

 

10.              What is the difference between the terms L¯ana‘i, and lanai? Lana I translates to “hump” and is the shape of our island when viewed from Lahaina. Lanai is a veranda or porch.

 

11.              Where did Sweetheart Rock get its name? Some say because it has the profile of a “valentine’s heart”.

 

12.              What was the name of the man who served as Bank Manager, Post Master and Judge — all during the same period? Arthur Carlson.

 

13.              Where did Jim Dole graduate from college? Where was his home in L¯ana‘i City? Harvard. He never lived on Lanai.

 

14.              Where was the Charles Gay family home located, and what was it called? Where the Experience at Koele Golf Course is located. Lalakoa.

 

15.              How many pine trees were growing in Dole Park at the time L¯ana‘i City was founded? None.