Kaimuki, Hawaii

Kaimukī is a residential neighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States.

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History

In the 19th century the area was a farm of King Kalākaua, where ostriches roamed wild over the mountain side. It later became the site of a carnation farm for funeral flowers. Now a mix of residential area with a small business district (mainly restaurants and service industries), it is located in the urbanized Honolulu region near Kahala and Diamond Head.

Kaimukī is an ancient Hawaiian name. Its name comes from Ka imu kī meaning "The ti root oven" in the Hawaiian language.[1] The area was known for the many ovens used to bake kī Cordyline fruticosa, or ti roots, into a sweet food similar to candy.

Kaimukī's main street is Waialae Avenue, pronounced Wai-ah-lai. Several restaurants and stores are located on this street, as well as Kaimukī District Park.

Education

Colleges and universities

Chaminade University is located in Kaimuki.

Public schools

Hawaii Department of Education operates public schools.

Kaimuki High School is located in Kaimuki and serves much of the area considered to be Kaimukī. Kalani High School serves some students from Kaimukī.

Private schools

Saint Louis School for boys and Sacred Hearts Academy for girls are located in Kaimuki as well as St. Patrick's School (COED K-8).

Notable residents

Israel Kamakawiwo'ole was raised in the neighborhood.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "About Kaimuki, Hawaii". community web site. http://www.kaimukihawaii.com/d/c/aboutkaimuki.html. Retrieved 2010-04-24. 
Municipalities and communities of Honolulu County, Hawaii, USA
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