Collier's New Encyclopedia (1921)/Honolulu

HONOLULU, a city of (q. v.), on the island of Oahu on Oahu Bay. It is the most important city in the Pacific islands and is an important entrepôt for sailing vessels between the United States and Asiatic countries. Its harbor is one of the finest in the world. The city is situated amid beautiful tropical surroundings and has an equable and healthful climate. Among the chief points of interest are the Palace, the Government Buildings, Roman Catholic cathedral, post-office, and the Bishop Museum, containing the celebrated feather cloaks of Kamehameha, There are numerous churches, public libraries, theaters, daily and weekly newspapers, telephone and telegraph, banks, electric lights and street railways, and many commercial establishments. Pop. (1910) 52,183; (1920) 83,327.