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

McLean Block 1903

1121 Nu'uanu Avenue

Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, September 29, 2016

1. McLean Block 1903 Marker

Inscription. The Renaissance Revival-style McLean Block was constructed in 1903 after the devastating Chinatown fire of 1900. In its earliest years, the building contained the shops of Chinese merchants and tailors. Businesses were located on the ground floor, residences on the second floor. Two single-story cookhouses were once located at the rear of the property. Later businesses included a garment factory, a garment cleaner, an embroidery shop, a florist, Korean and Filipino restaurants and a bar.

The original owner was James L. McLean, the President of the Pioneer Building and Loan Company and Vice-President of the Inter-Island Steam Navigation Company.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1903.

Location. 21° 18.672′ N, 157° 51.698′ W. Marker is in Honolulu, Hawaii, in Honolulu County. It is in the Arts District. It is on Nuuanu Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1121 Nuuanu Avenue, Honolulu HI 96817, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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the Pacific Ocean,

North Pacific,

the Pacific Rim,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hawaii Theatre 1922 (within shouting distance of this marker); Royal Saloon 1890 (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Kamehameha V Post Office 1870 (about 800 feet away); Old Police Station 1930 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Iolani Palace (approx. 0.4 miles away); Father Damien (approx. 0.4 miles away); King Kamehameha I (approx. 0.4 miles away); Aliiolani Hale (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Honolulu.

McLean Block & Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, September 29, 2016

2. McLean Block & Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 27, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 26, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. This page has been viewed 25 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 26, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.