Win “Exploring Historic Hilo!”
Hilo is one of my favorite towns on the Big Island. If not for the modern cars parked in the older part of town, you’d think that you’d traveled in time back to the good old days. And, in a way, you have. Tourism has yet to alter the bay front area much, so the buildings you see here are reminiscent of bygone days.
In her book, Exploring Historic Hilo, our own Leslie Lang takes readers on a tour of the old historic town. Filled with images – some from private collections and never before published – readers get a sense of what the town was like prior to the devastating 1946 tsunami. The photos in the book are keyed to a walking map, making it possible to actually see many of the locations highlighted in the book. Leslie’s attention to detail and penchant for historical accuracy make this book a must-have for history buffs, especially those interested in the history of Hawai‘i.
In celebration of the launch of Honolulu On The Cheap, you can enter to win an autographed copy of Exploring Historic Hilo!
There are two ways to enter to win Exploring Historic Hilo (shipped to your USA home). One, simply add a comment to this post. Or two, post about Honolulu On The Cheap on your own blog, and send us a pingback (or comment here with a link to tell us). You’ll get one entry for each action. You can also earn ONE bonus point by subscribing to Honolulu On The Cheap via rss or email and ANOTHER by posting our buttons on your site. Complete contest details available here.
Entries must be received by midnight, Hawai‘i time on March 21, 2009.
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This book looks very interesting. I would love to see pics of old Hilo before the devastating tsunami of 1946.
I entered to win this book on another contest but would still love to win a copy!!!
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I’m always interested in learning more about Hilo. Count me in.
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I’d love to see this book, and even better to win it!
EHCC has begun the process of creating a documentary about our organization, the facility and so forth…in your researching, Leslie, have you ever come across any detailed informational sources having to do with Kalakaua’s landholdings/uses at his summer home, which is just across Kinoole St., from our campus here at 142 Kalakaua? Any info and/or leads would be most appreciated, as we are beginning to dig into the Hawaiian/Kalakaua’s connections to the land that this historic building sits upon…much mahalos for all you have done and are doing to bring Hilo’s historic past and unique present and future to public attention! aloha, jf
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Always enjoy reading books about Hawaii, especially those with old photographs. Looking forward to Exploring Historic Hilo, and would love to win a copy!