This Is What Life In Hawaii Looked Like In The 1930s

There is no doubt that the Hawaiian Islands have undergone humongous changes throughout the years. Life in Hawaii in the 1930s was drastically different than it is today, starting with the fact that, back then, Hawaii wasn’t even an official state in America, but merely a territory. These photographs were taken throughout Hawaii in the 1930s, and give us a glimpse into the history of our beautiful islands.

1) Honolulu looked quite different thirty years before becoming a state, didn’t it?

2) A Pan American Airways M-130 sits at Pearl Harbor.

In case you were curious, the planes in the background are United States Army Air Corps bombers.

3) The only royal palace on United States soil, Iolani Palace is a place of infamy.

4) A ship seen in the dock from Bishop Street, in downtown Honolulu.

5) This aerial shot of Ford Island proves just how much Hawaii has changed in the last 85 years.

6) A building at Schofield Barracks, taken long before Hawaii became a state.

7) The SS Lurline, a Matson passenger ship, approaches Pier 10 in Honolulu Harbor.

Make note of the infamous Aloha Tower in the background.

8) The USS Lexington and the USS Saratoga as pictured near the iconic Diamond Head crater.

9) The pier at the home of Queen Liliuokalani is quite magical.

10) Taken in 1931, this photograph depicts a United States Post Office, Court House, and Customs House in Honolulu.

Which one of these vintage photos of Hawaii in the 1930s is your favorite? Share any of your own photos or stories of old Hawaii with us in the comments below.