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by - Hawaii Pacific News - Explore score - 3.26 Gigapixels -
Date added - April 25, 2011 - Date taken - April 24, 2011 364
South King Street Honolulu, HI 96813 Completed in 1882, ‘Iolani
Palace functioned as the official residence of Hawaii’s
monarchy. It was first known as Hale Ali’i meaning house of
chief. However, Kamehameha V renamed it in honor of his brother.
Io’ translated means Hawaiian hawk and Lani signifies something
heavenly or royal. The location not only served as the residence
for royalty but also the location to entertain dignitaries
thanks to King David Kalakuau. It was his vision that brought
the palace to fruition. It also should be noted that King
Kalakuau was the first to visit the United States and address
congress. He negotiated duty free transport of sugar from the
islands. After Kalakuau’s untimely death 1891, his sister Queen
Lili‘uokalani became the succes