Hawaii USS Idaho 1929 Street Scene Sailormen Honolulu Hawaii Vintage Photo

Description: An original photograph from an album of a soldier who served aboard the USS Idaho from between 1928 and 1930. This photo is from their time docked in Hawaii.Type & Size: A 5.5x3.5" original photograph.Condition: Good to fair vintage condition; light age wear, smudging, corners may have slight damage or some light creasing. Please see photos. This photograph, taken in 1929, depicts a bustling street scene in the business district of Honolulu, Hawaii. The street is filled with pedestrians, including sailormen likely stationed at Pearl Harbor, automobiles, and trams with signs for "KAIMUKI." The buildings lining the street are adorned with American flags, and businesses such as a drug company are visible. By 1929, Hawaii had become an essential stopover for American military personnel and commercial activity, largely due to the strategic importance of Pearl Harbor. The completion of significant developments in infrastructure and expansion of the naval base added to the vibrancy of Honolulu's business district. This scene reflects the blend of military presence and commercial growth during this period in Hawaiian history.Visible in the photograph are signs, including "BUSINESS DISTRICT, HONOLULU, HAWAII" at the bottom left. Another sign in the background indicates "BASE BALL TO-DAY MO-ILI-IVEILID." Among the business signs are "THE MEYER DRUG CO." None of the individuals in the photograph are known or identifiable.

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