Our Lady of Peace Bell Tower - Honolulu, Oahu, HI - Bell Towers on Waymarking.com

The Cathedral tower is the third tower which has drawn attention to the presence of the Cathedral. The original tower (1843) was a simple domed-shaped structure which was replaced in 1866 with a tall, wooden spire. The local newspaper acknowledged that it was the loftiest in the islands. This was replaced by the present concrete tower because of termite damage in 1917. A bronze weather vane, often unnoticed, is perched on top of the tower. It has been there since the time of the second tower.

There are two bells housed in the tower. Both of them were cast in France. The first was dedicated to Bishop Maigret and installed in 1853. The second was added in 1866 when the second tower was erected. It bears the name "Aubert" probably indicating its dedication to Fr. Aubert Bouillon, ss.cc., the pastor of Maria Lanakila Church in Lahaina, Maui at that time. The Lahaina church was dedicated a few years earlier. Historians seem to think that the bell was originally meant for that church, but somehow ended up at the Cathedral. (visit link)

Address of Tower: 1184 Bishop St, Honolulu, HI, US 96813 Still Operational: yes Number of bells in tower?: 2 Relevant website?: [Web Link] Rate tower: Tours or visits allowed in tower?: Not listed

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