Nā Hale Inu Rama o Honolulu
Cover Image: Masthead of Ke Aloha Aina published on March 26, 1904.
Aloha Nūhou Monday!
Advertisements for hale inu rama or saloons have appeared in the Hawaiian newspapers as early as the mid-1800s. The five that we share with you in today’s post happen to all be situated around the downtown area and welcomed all.
Image: “AALA SALOON,” Ke Au Hou, January, 1911, p. 4.
Nice cold, frothy, crystal-clear beverages available
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AALA SALOON
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CORNER OF BERETANIA STREET AND UPLAND OF RIVER STREET
(Ke Au Hou, 1/1911, p. 4)
Image: Aala Saloon, Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. ca. 1915. Photo by On Char, Bishop Museum Archives. SP 48459
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Image: “BANZAI SALOON,” Ke Au Hou, January, 1911, p. 4.
BANZAI SALOON
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K. ONO, the owner
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Where you can find fine wine, whisky, gin, and all kinds of liquors.
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THEY MOVED AND ARE NOW AT THE MAKAI SIDE OF BERETANIA STREET CLOSE TO RIVER STREET
(Ke Au Hou, 1/1911, p. 4)
Image: Banzai Saloon, Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. June 1911. Photo by L. E. Edgeworth, Bishop Museum Archives. SA 24867
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Image: “CAMARA & CO.,” Ke Aloha Aina, March 26, 1904, p. 6.
CAMARA & CO.
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Wine, Beer, and Liquors
Corner of Alakea and Merchant Streets
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CLARET WINE 50c … 1 Gallon
SWEET WINE 75c … 1 Gallon
[PRIMO] BEER $2.00 per … doz qts
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We have a great deal of all varieties of liquor: [Wine], Gin, Beer, Whiskey and Brandy sold at a great discount.
(Ke Aloha Aina, 3/26/1904, p. 6)
Image: “THE COMMERCIAL SALOON,” Hawaii Holomua, June 5, 1894, p. 3.
THE COMMERCIAL SALOON,
Harry Klemme, Manager
Cor. Nuuanu & Beretania Sts., Honolulu, H. I.
The Only Sporting House in Town.
O. P. S. a Specialty.
LOHENGRIN LAGER BEER,
Always on Draught.
2 GLASSES FOR 25 CENTS.
Best of Wines, Liquors, and Cigars,
Always on Hand.
(Hawaii Holomua, 6/5/1894, p. 3)
Image: Commercial Saloon, corner of Beretania and Nuʻuanu Avenues, Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. 1881, Bishop Museum Archives. SP 30977
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Image: “PACIFIC SALOON,” Hawaii Holomua, June 5, 1894, p. 3.
PACIFIC SALOON,
Corner King and Nuuanu Streets.
EDW. WOLTER…..Manager.
The Finest selection of LIQUORS and BEER, sold anywhere in the town.
First-class attendence. Call and judge for yourself.
(Hawaii Holomua, 6/5/1894, p. 3)
Image: Pacific Saloon, Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. 1912. Photo by L. E. Edgeworth, Bishop Museum Archives. SA_25197_BW
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While working with the Hawaiian language newspapers at the Hawaiian Historical Society the other day, we overheard some intriguing news. They along with the Hawaiian Mission Houses are holding an after-hours event—Archives Uncorked: Tipping the Bottle. Not only will they be presenting documents and objects related to the history of alcohol in Hawaiʻi, there will be tastings by local distributors as well. For more information on the event, visit either the HHS or HMH homepage. Maybe we will see you there!
This post is part of He Aupuni Palapala: Preserving and Digitizing the Hawaiian Language Newspapers, a partnership between Bishop Museum and Awaiaulu with assistance from Kamehameha Schools. Mahalo nui loa to Hawaii Tourism Authority for their support. Learn more about this project here.
