Downtown in Honolulu in Honolulu County, Hawaii — Hawaiian Island Archipelago (Pacific Ocean)

Aliiolani Hale

— State of Hawaii Historic Marker —

Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, Oct 2016

1. Aliiolani Hale Marker

Inscription. Originally designed as a palace, it was built by Kamehameha V to house the legislature, courts and cabinet offices of the Kingdom. He died not long after laying the cornerstone and the building was given his name Aliiolani. It was formally opened by Kalakaua for the legislative session of 1874.

A revolutionary committee occupied the building on January 17, 1893 and proclaimed here the overthrow of the Monarchy and formation of the Provisional Government. Since then it has served as judiciary building for the Republic, Territory, and State.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1771.

Location. 21° 18.333′ N, 157° 51.592′ W. Marker is in Honolulu, Hawaii, in Honolulu County. It is in Downtown. It is on South King Street north of Punchbowl Street, on the right when traveling south. It is at the front entrance to the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 417 S King St, Honolulu HI 96813, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in North America,

Polynesia,

the Pacific Ocean,

North Pacific,

the Pacific Rim,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: King Kamehameha I (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of the First Royal Mausoleum and Crypt

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(about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Iolani Palace (about 500 feet away); King William Charles Lunalilo (about 600 feet away); Paepae Kapu o Liloa or The sacred threshold of Liloa (about 700 feet away); Capt. James Cook (about 700 feet away); Kawaiaha‘o Landmark (about 700 feet away); Kawaiaha'o Church (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Honolulu.

Also see . . . Hale Was First Meant to Be a Palace. 2004 article by Burl Burlingame in the Honolulu Star-Bulletin. “In the 1893 revolution, the Provisional Government read their declaration in Ali‘iolani Hale. This event signaled the end of the Hawaiian monarchy, and government services were shifted out of Ali‘iolani Hale and into Iolani Palace to underscore the point. The Judiciary branch moved in and has been there ever since. The Judiciary History Center, currently on the Diamond Head side of the first floor, provides an interesting overview of Hawaiian

Photographed by J. J. Prats, October 23, 2008

2. Aliiolani Hale Marker

This is a photo of the marker from before it was restored.

legal history.” (Submitted on November 14, 2008.)

Aliiolani Hale Historic Marker at Building Entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, October 23, 2008

3. Aliiolani Hale Historic Marker at Building Entrance

Aliʻiōlani Hale image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, October 23, 2008

4. Aliʻiōlani Hale

Credits. This page was last revised on December 17, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,975 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 16, 2025, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 14, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.