Kaimuki, Hawaii

at , Honolulu , 96816 United States

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Description

Kaimukī is a residential neighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States.HistoryIn the 19th century the area was a farm of King Kalākaua, where ostriches roamed wild over the mountain side. It later became the site of a carnation farm for funeral flowers. Now a mix of residential area with a small business district (mainly restaurants and service industries), it is located in the urbanized Honolulu region near Kahala and Diamond Head.Kaimukī is an ancient Hawaiian name. Its name comes from Ka imu kī meaning "The ti root oven" in the Hawaiian language. The area was known for the many ovens used to bake kī Cordyline fruticosa, or ti roots, into a sweet food similar to candy.Kaimukī's main street is Waialae Avenue, pronounced. Several restaurants and stores are located on this street, as well as Kaimukī District Park.ArchitectureThe neighborhood of Kaimukī is home to historic buildings. The Kaimuki Fire Station, designed in the Spanish Mission Style by G.R. Miller, was built in 1924 and is still used as a station today. The Queen Theater, designed by Lyman Bigelow, opened in 1936 but closed in 1985.EducationColleges and universitiesChaminade University is located in Kaimuki.

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Summary

Kaimuki, Hawaii is Honolulu based place and this enity listed in Neighborhood category. 96816.