Kawaiahao Church - Honolulu, Hawaii
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N 21° 18.276 W 157° 51.480
4Q E 618450 N 2356288
Kawaiaha'o, the first Christian Church in Hawaii, was built between 1836 and 1842 in New England style architecture.
Waymark Code: WM429M
Location: Hawaii, United States
Date Posted: 06/27/2008
Views: 57
“On July 21, 1842, 5,000 worshippers, led by Kamehameha III, gathered to dedicate this “Great Stone Church.” It became known as the “Westminster Abbey of the Pacific,” and during the days of the monarchy, it was called “The Church of the Ali‘i.” Today, it is often referred to as “The State Church of Hawai‘i.”
Fourteen thousand coral slabs, quarried by hand from reefs 10 to 20 feet under water, comprise the main structure. Each slab weighs more than 1000 pounds.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 07/21/1842
Age of Church building determined by?: Church website
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: United Church of Christ
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 8:30 AM To: 4:00 PM
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 9:00 AM
Street address of Church:
957 Punchbowl Street
Honolulu, HI USA
96813
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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