The Eternal Flame - Honolulu, Oahu, HI
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member denben
N 21° 18.306 W 157° 51.455
4Q E 618492 N 2356343
This September 11th memorial comprises an Eternal Flame monument and a plaque and was erected in front of the Honolulu Hale (City Hall) in the historic capitol district of downtown Honolulu.
Waymark Code: WMRE2Y
Location: Hawaii, United States
Date Posted: 06/16/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Math Teacher
Views: 5

Originally called "the Honolulu Municipal Building", The Honolulu Hale is where the chambers of the Mayor of Honolulu and the Honolulu City Council are located. It is the official seat of the government for the city and county. The building opened in 1927 in downtown Honolulu. The architect of the building was Charles William Dickey and was modeled in the same style as the Bargello Palace, which was built in Italy in the 13th century.

"The eternal flame that sits in front of the Honolulu Hale was placed there by the City and County of Honolulu in memory of those who died and those who put themselves in harm's way during the World Trade Center tragedy on September 11, 2001. The memorial was dedicated two months after the event, on November 11, 2001." (visit link)
Date of Dedication: 11/11/2001

Name of organization that built the memorial: City and County of Honolulu

Private or Public Monument?: Government

Text on the memorial:
"Let this eternal flame unite our country in memory of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 and honor the brave men and women who put themselves in harm's way to save others. The love and spirit of our grateful nation and the hearts and prayers of our people will always be with them. Dedicated on November 11, 2001 by the people of the City and County of Honolulu".


Physical address of memorial:
530 South King Street,
Honolulu, HI, US
96813


Additional coordinates: Not Listed

Website for more information: Not listed

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