 'Iolani Palace was the official residence of King David Kalakaua and Queen Julia Kapi'olani and then Queen Lili'uokalani and Prince Consort John Owen Dominis. 'Iolani Palace is situated in the capitol district of downtown Honolulu in the State of Hawai'i. It is the only royal palace used as an official residence by a reigning monarch in the United States and as such was declared a National Historic Landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Two monarchs governed from 'Iolani Palace, King David Kalakaua and Queen Lili'uokalani. This work is copyrighted. ...
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The Capitol District (foreground) incorporates historic buildings dating back to the monarchy of Kamehameha II. The state capitol is the large building at middle right with columns set into a surrounding reflecting pool. ...
State nickname: The Aloha State Other U.S. States Capital Honolulu Largest city Honolulu Governor Linda Lingle Official languages Hawaiian and English Area 28,337 km² (43rd) - Land 16,649 km² - Water 11,672 km² (41. ...
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The National Register of Historic Places is the USAs official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects worthy of preservation. ...
David Kalākaua was elected by the legislature to assume the throne of the Kingdom of Hawai‘i upon the death of William Charles Lunalilo. ...
Her Majesty Lili‘uokalani, Queen of Hawai‘i Queen Lili‘uokalani of Hawai‘i (September 2, 1838 - November 11, 1917), given the Christian name Lydia Lili‘uokalani and later named Lydia K. Dominis, was the last monarch of the Kingdom of Hawai‘i. ...
Establishment The 'Iolani Palace structure that exists today is actually the second 'Iolani Palace to sit on the palace grounds. The original 'Iolani Palace, built during the reign of Kamehameha IV, was a one-story building made out of coral. The building was named, "Iolani Palace," after one of Kamehameha IV's given names (his full name was Alexander Liholiho 'Iolani). It served as the official residence of the monarch during the reigns of Kamehameha IV, Kamehameha V, Lunalilo, and the first part of Kalakaua's reign. The original structure was very simple in design and was more of a stately home than a palace. Alexander Liholiho assumed the title of Kamehameha IV, King of Hawai‘i in 1855. ...
Kamehameha V was the last monarch of the House of Kamehameha. ...
William Charles Lunalilo, a minor member of the House of Kamehameha, was elected King of Hawaii upon the death of his cousin, Kamehameha V. William C. Lunalilo (January 31, 1835 - February 3, 1874) was king of the Kingdom of Hawai‘i from January 8, 1873 until February 3, 1874. ...
A stately home is, strictly speaking, one of about 500 large properties built in England between the mid-16th century and the early part of the 20th century, as well as converted abbeys and other church property (after the Dissolution of the Monasteries). ...
King Kamehameha V was the first monarch to envision a royal palace befitting of the sovereignty of a modern state such as Hawai'i. He commissioned the construction of Al'iolani Hale to be the official palace of the Hawaiian monarchy. The building was constructed across the street from the original Iolani Palace structure. At the time, Hawaii needed a government building badly, since the government buildings of the time were small and cramped. Ultimately, Ali'iolani Hale became an administrative building instead of a palace, housing the judiciary of the Kingdom of Hawai'i and various other ministries. Kamehameha V was the last monarch of the House of Kamehameha. ...
Aliiolani Hale is today the home of the Hawaii State Supreme Court and the statue of Kamehameha the Great. ...
Princess Victoria Ka‘iulani, a member of the Kalakaua Dynasty, was in line to become Queen of Hawai‘i when her kingdom was overthrown by local American businessmen with the aid of the United States Marine Corps The Kingdom of Hawai‘i was established in 1810 upon the unification of...
By the time David Kalakaua assumed the throne, the original 'Iolani Palace was in bad shape, suffering from severe termite damage. He ordered the palace to be razed. This work is copyrighted. ...
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Iolani Barracks, adjacent to Iolani Palace in downtown Honolulu, housed the personal royal guards to the reigning monarch of Hawaii. ...
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Kalakaua was the first monarch to travel around the world. While visiting other sovereign states of the world, he took note of the grand palaces owned by other monarchs. Like Kamehameha V, he dreamt of a royal palace befitting of the sovereignty of a modern state such as Hawai'i. He commissioned the construction a new 'Iolani Palace, directly across the street from Ali'iolani Hale, to become the official palace of the Hawaiian monarchy. The building was completed in 1882 and served as the official residence of the Hawaiian monarch until the monarchy was overthrown in 1893. 1882 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ...
Capitol Building Upon the overthrow of the monarchy by the Committee of Safety in 1893, 'Iolani Palace was converted into the statehouse of the newly formed Provisional Government of Hawai'i. It later became the capitol building of the Republic of Hawai'i, Territory of Hawai'i and State of Hawai'i and housed the offices of their respective governors and legislatures. Various other Committees of Safety have been created in modern world history. ...
1893 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ...
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United States Marines stormed ‘Iolani Palace as the Provisional Government of Hawai‘i was proclaimed across the street at Ali‘iolani Hale, the opening salvo in the establishment of the Republic of Hawai‘i. ...
On August 12, 1898, the flag of the Kingdom of Hawai‘i over ‘Iolani Palace was lowered to raise the United States flag to signify annexation. ...
State nickname: The Aloha State Other U.S. States Capital Honolulu Largest city Honolulu Governor Linda Lingle Official languages Hawaiian and English Area 28,337 km² (43rd) - Land 16,649 km² - Water 11,672 km² (41. ...
 Did you know? 'Iolani Palace was outfitted for electricity and telephones before the White House. Photo of Iolani Palace in mid-2001. ...
Photo of Iolani Palace in mid-2001. ...
Restoration Governor of Hawai'i John A. Burns oversaw the construction of the Hawai'i State Capitol directly behind 'Iolani Palace. When the new capitol building was completed in 1969, Governor Burns decided to vacate all government offices from 'Iolani Palace and begin an ambitious restoration project. Governor Burns envisioned the return of 'Iolani Palace to the people of Hawai'i in memory of the beloved royal family that had resided in it decades before. When restoration was completed, 'Iolani Palace was opened to the public in 1978 for tours and special events. Governors of Hawaii have been administering their duties from the Hawaii State Capitol since 1969. ...
John A. Burns is often called the Father of the State of Hawaii having overseen its modern development and setting precedents honored today. ...
Completed in 1969, the Hawaii State Capitol is the official seat of governance of the state. ...
1969 was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1969 calendar). ...
Fiction The ficitonal TV series Hawaii Five-O had their headquarters based in the Iolani Palace.
See also Iolani Barracks, adjacent to Iolani Palace in downtown Honolulu, housed the personal royal guards to the reigning monarch of Hawaii. ...
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