Thursday, October 05, 2006

YWCA - Laniakea

IMG_2365_1000Opened in 1927, this historical building served the community and Hawai'i well, esp. during WW II, when they refused to discriminate against black women who were employed as war workers.

Located in downtown Honolulu, today, the building is actively used for meetings, dining, fitness/ceramics classes, as well as swimming lessons.

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10 comments:

  1. AlexThursday, October 5, 2006 at 3:33:00 AM HST

    Hello Kala,
    I like the idea that this beautiful historical builing serves to help the community. Looks lik a really nice place to spend some time.

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  2. KateThursday, October 5, 2006 at 4:00:00 AM HST

    Your photos are delightful, even if its not one of nature today! Does Clemens live there??

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  3. ~tanty~Thursday, October 5, 2006 at 7:20:00 AM HST

    Swimming lessons? Can somebody please teach me how to swim? Coz I can't :(
    Very nice building!

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  4. AnonymousThursday, October 5, 2006 at 7:40:00 AM HST

    It's a very good thing not to dicriminate! Thanks for the history course! ;) How are your courses goin'? :)

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  5. stinkypawThursday, October 5, 2006 at 8:58:00 AM HST

    That is one beautiful building!

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  6. NatalieThursday, October 5, 2006 at 9:20:00 AM HST

    What a nice looking building.

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  7. JazzyThursday, October 5, 2006 at 10:24:00 AM HST

    glad to see you back. great building indeed.

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  8. CurlyThursday, October 5, 2006 at 11:17:00 AM HST

    A beautiful old building Kala, nicely presented.

    Curly's Photoshop

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  9. SadiaThursday, October 5, 2006 at 6:44:00 PM HST

    SO nice! What a lovely place to relax.

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  10. FeliciaFriday, October 6, 2006 at 7:38:00 AM HST

    Cool old building, an oasis from the hustle & bustle. Looks like the neighbor is a skyrise!

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