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This memorial is actually a large
arch with four statues of eagles. It has a special meaning,
though. The Waikiki War Memorial and Natatorium was built in 1927
to honor men from Hawaii who were killed in WWI. The arch is
actually the entrace to the Natatorium, or a large public swimming
pool. If you're visiting today, though, don't bother bringing your
swimming gear as the salt water pool is closed to the public. It's
still quite a sight to behold.
Now is a good time to see the Waikiki War Memorial and Natatorium
because there is still a lot of talk about restoring it more. A
lot of work has been done |
to keep it looking good over 80 years after it was built, but there
many people still want to see more done with it. You can still visit
it if you're in Honolulu, and it is quite a piece of architecture, but
there's not a lot to do other than look around and take pictures if
you're so inclined.
That said, the Waikiki War Memorial and Natatorium is still somewhere
you should visit if you're on Oahu. Not a lot of people think about
World War I anymore, but when something is built to honor men from the
past, it's usually something you're going to want to take a look at if
you're already in the area. The memorial and Natatorium may not be why
people travel to Hawaii, but if you're going to be there, it's
somewhere you should stop and see at least for a little bit. If you
have a love for architecture, you're going to love it. Others will be
amazed as well, though.
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