Aloha Tower: A 184-foot Landmark of Honolulu Harbor

Aloha Tower: A 184-foot Landmark of Honolulu Harbor

Opened in 1926, the 10-story Aloha Tower served as Hawaii's tallest structure for four decades and remains a significant landmark of the Honolulu Harbor.

Built in the Hawaiian Gothic architectural style, the Aloha Tower is a retired lighthouse and landmark of the state of Hawaii. It opened on September 11, 1926, at a cost of $160,000. Standing 184 feet (56 meters) tall with a 40-foot flag mast, it was Hawaii's tallest structure for four decades. Located at Pier 9 of Honolulu Harbor, it served as a guiding beacon for vessels and greeted hundreds of thousands of immigrants arriving in Honolulu.

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