Makawao in Maui County, Hawaii — Hawaiian Island Archipelago (Pacific Ocean)

Crossroads Service Station

1930

— Discover Historic Makawao A Walking Tour —

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, December 6, 2025

1. Crossroads Service Station - 1930 Marker

Inscription.
Crossroads Service Station was built by Joseph Tam Sing in 1930 and run by Hajime (Jimmie) Karakawa for decades. Notice where two bays for repairing cars used to be along Makawao Avenue.

Erected by Makawao History Museum. (Marker Number 15.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Asian Americans • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1930.

Location. 20° 51.232′ N, 156° 18.628′ W. Marker is in Makawao, Hawaii, in Maui County. It is at the intersection of Makawao Avenue and Olinda Road, on the left when traveling north on Makawao Avenue. Marker can be seen between the two bay windows. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Makawao Avenue, Makawao HI 96768, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Hawaii’s Upcountry Maui. Globally, 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: Tam Chow Store/USO/Club Rodeo

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(a few steps from this marker); K. Matsui Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Komoda Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Matsui Gas Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Businesses and Residences (within shouting distance of this marker); Honda Barber Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Pang Residence/Madrid Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Yoshizu Fish Market (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Makawao.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, December 6, 2025

2. Crossroads Service Station - 1930 Marker

Marker is mounted on wall between the two bay windows.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 7, 2026, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 44 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 8, 2026, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.