What Hawaii’s Capital Looked Like In The 1970s May Shock You. Waikiki Especially.
The 1970s were a time of exponential growth throughout the Hawaiian Islands – especially the capital city of Honolulu. A decade had passed since Hawaii became a state, and tourism was a booming industry. With more than 1.7 million visitors each year, many of those in the state’s capital, infrastructure had to be adjusted for this influx in people: high rises were constructed, highways were expanded, and every square foot of space on the island had to be used wisely. Here are 13 photos to show us the enhancement of Honolulu in the 1970s.
7. It is essential to make every square inch of space on an island count, evidenced by this four-story car dealership and high rise apartment buildings.
13. Two United States Air Force aircraft fly in formation with a Boeing KC-135A of the Arizona Air National Guard, with the Honolulu Skyline in the background.
With more than 10 years of experience as a professional writer, Megan holds a degree in Mass Media from her home state of Minnesota. After college, she chose to trade in her winter boots for slippahs and moved to the beautiful island of Oahu, where she has been living for more than five years. She lives on the west side but is constantly taking mini-road trips across the island and visits the neighboring islands whenever she can getaway. She loves hiking, snorkeling, locally-grown coffee, and finding the best acai bowl on Oahu.
