Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial

 
Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial

Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial A great Honolulu Weekly photo feature on the Natatorium. Photographer Laura Chartier writes in the accompanying text: "The man recalled the days of Duke and when his family used to visit, and I could tell the Natatorium was a special place for him, as it was for so many people." Yes it was... and it could, and should, be again.

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Waikiki Natatorium / As I walked the perimeter of the Natatorium, the first rays of sunlight fell upon the war memorial. I started snapping photos of the structure, trying to capture it in its early morning glory, when a local man approached me. ...
Robert M. Green
Robert M. Green
Where I spent much time as a boy. Check this out. Sad.................
December 15 at 9:39am
Sharon Kay Lough
Sharon Kay Lough
That brings back a lot of memories from when my friends and I would go there to swim.
December 15 at 9:54am
Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial

Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial A Natatorium supporter from the Mainland watched this week's Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau over the Internet... and had some thoughts about its connections to the controversy over the Natatorium. See it at our blog, and leave your thoughts and comments.

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One of the world’s most compelling competitions – a surfing contest that organizers refuse to run unless the waves are massive enough to scare the boardshorts off of Neptune – was on. For only the eighth time in 25 tries.
Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial

Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial A wonderful op-ed in today's Honolulu Advertiser from a deeply respected national leader, Richard Moe, president of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Read it!

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The National Trust for Historic Preservation joins a wide-ranging coalition — including veterans' groups, Native Hawaiian organizations, recreationists, preservationists, public safety experts and many others — in urging the mayor to reconsider this ill-conceived decision.
Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial

Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial Some would have you believe the destruction of the Natatorium is a done deal. No way! Follow this link for more at the Natatorium blog... and then let them know we've just begun to fight!

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Hawai’i Magazine’s reporter seems to believe that demolition of the Waikiki War Memorial Natatorium is a done deal, reporting yesterday that the battle has “seemingly reached an end.”
Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial

Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial Many thanks to the new Natatorium fans who have joined us since the mayor's announcement over the weekend. See this link for the latest on the fight to preserve and restore Hawaii's memorial to the honored dead of World War I.

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Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial

Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial Here's what's next as the fight to save the Natatorium moves to new venues... and how you can help.

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Mayor Hannemann has now endorsed his own task force’s recommendation that the Waikiki War Memorial Natatorium be razed, leaving the arches but destroying the pool and bleachers.
Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial

Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial Wherever you're from -- whether you call it Veterans Day or Remembrance Day or Armistice Day or Poppy Day -- we thank everyone who takes time on the 11th day of the 11th month to thank a veteran.

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The Friends of the Natatorium join today with our fellow citizens — in Hawai’i and across the country — in honoring and expressing everlasting gratitude to all who have served in the United States Armed Forces. ...
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Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial We have an "eternal debt to all the men and women who have served, from Bunker Hill to Baghdad and Kabul."

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Tomorrow, Wednesday, Nov. 11, is Veterans Day. It is a day to honor all those who have worn the uniform of our country. It is a day to thank them.But it is more than that: Tomorrow is also a time to recommit ...
Robert M. Green
Robert M. Green
I lived and learned a lot at the "Tank". Met many highschool pals there. Many great memories.
November 10 at 5:52pm
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Three more members of the Mayor’s Natatorium Task Force have joined the pro-Natatorium coalition, signing a dissenting opinion filed with the city today. The additions add important voices from the Native ...
Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial

Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial The Natatorium needs you! Read the latest entry on our blog and, if you agree, e-mail the mayor and City Council. Tell them what you think! Thanks.

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Three more members of the Mayor’s Natatorium Task Force have joined the pro-Natatorium coalition, signing a dissenting opinion filed with the city today. The additions add important voices from the Native ...
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Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial Take a look at this latest entry on the Natatorium blog, with a link to one reporter's story of the mayor's reluctance to answer tough but straightforward questions on the Natatorium issue. Then comment! The Friends of the Natatorium want to know what you're thinking.

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The latest Honolulu Weekly looks at local news media’s less-than-aggressive coverage of the Natatorium issue… and what happened when the Weekly’s managing editor, Adrienne LaFrance, tried to ask the tough questions. ...
Kevin
Kevin
Why doesn't someone lobby the military - you've got all services there on Oahu - and see if you can't get some force resistance from them..it would seem to me that the Natatorium is as sacred a ground as is Punch Bowl, the Arizona Memorial, etc..
October 1 at 9:34am
Matthew Ludwig
Matthew Ludwig
I agree. The military card is not being played enough.
October 1 at 8:46pm
Len Green
Len Green
Renovate it as it is. Go build a concert hall on top of one of the hotels. Leave the tank alone.
November 14 at 4:52pm
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Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial Yes, the task force has voted. But this fight is far from over. Get the latest updates on the Friends of the Natatorium blog.

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By now you’ve heard that the mayor’s task force voted this week to support demolishing the Natatorium and replacing it with a beach.
Michael
Michael
It's a crime. Isn't It a historical landmark?
September 26 at 6:53pm
Jayne Wenger
Jayne Wenger
NO! A very bad idea! Save San Souci Beach!!
September 26 at 10:50pm
Jill
Jill
Please vote-- tell them you disagree with the 9 people on the task force: http://poll.starbulletin.com/
September 27 at 1:18am
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Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial Three cheers for today's Star-Bulletin editorial, calling on Honolulu to rethink demolition and "consider renovating and maintaining" the Natatorium "when it becomes feasible in a recovered economy." The editorial cited this week's letter from the National Trust for Historic Preservation, which outlined why the cost of... demolition would go far beyond current estimates.

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Marie-Louise McDermott
Marie-Louise McDermott
Another good reason to hope the US economy recovers.
September 9 at 12:04am
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Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial Check out the Star-Bulletin's editorial today; very supportive of restoration of the Natatorium! Says, "The current recession (should not) be a factor in determining what to do with the pool" and suggests "after the economy has recovered ... Waikiki's tourism businesses can be prevailed upon to contribute toward a restoration project."

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Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial

Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial John Henry Felix spoke at the 21st Annual Memorial Day Service at the Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial on May 24. He called for a "sacred commitment" to preserve and restore the memorial and to honor those who fought and died for freedom's sake.

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May 24, 2009 John Henry Felix - Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial