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Aloha Tower Marketplace-- History, Memorable Events and ActiveRainers!
The ALOHA TOWER is a historic landmark listed in both the state and national registers. It was the tallest building in Hawaii when it was built in 1926 at a cost of $190,000. The Aloha Tower Clock was installed in the tower in 1926 as well.  Made with precise German movement by the E. Howard Clock Company of Boston, it is still weight driven and the pendulum keeps rhythmic time…tick tock, tick tock …and weighs an astounding 7 tons.
Back in the day, (not sure the exact dates but around the 50’s) my uncle took care of the Aloha Tower Clock and kept the time …on time.  It has kept exceptional time throughout the decades with the exception of two dates. 1) In  1984 the weight fell and the clock was damaged and 2) In 1993 the clock was vandalized. (I can’t imagine why anyone would vandalize a historic landmark!)
The Aloha Tower Marketplace was built in 1994 by Aloha Tower Associates and the Aloha Tower  continues to serve as the Harbor Master’s  traffic control center for Honolulu Harbor.
One of my most memorable events is  Our Adventure: The Star of Honolulu Sunset Dinner Cruise over 11 years ago. It was ... more

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