After moving back to Hilo, I remember Kapiolani Elementary School (now called Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School) until the 6th grade even though we moved houses several times. I have memories of being in-and-out of Lanakila Housing. Some places that we lived come to mind: Kimiville, Kilauea Avenue, Wilson Street, Kinoole Street, Piopio Street.
Speaking of names from that time period (circa 1950 to circa 1959): Okamoto Store, Ota Store, Kawamoto Store, Paramount Grill, Kow Kow Corner, Sun Sun Lau, Hilo Boy's Club, Hilo Soda Works, Cafe 100, Kilauea Inn, Moto's Drive Inn, Robert's Bakery, Elsie's Fountain, K. Taniguchi Store, Bar Havana, Salvation Army, Lincoln Park, Mooheau Park, Civic Auditorium, Hoolulu Park, Hilo Theater, Palace Theater, Mamo Theater, Western Auto, Hilo Tribune herald, Lanky's Bakery, Kress Store, National Dollar Store, Mamo Street, Haili Street, Keawe Street, Haili Hill, China Hill, Tokunaga's, Goya's, Mr. Koya, Yano Store, Honolulu Advertiser, Pick-and-Pay, Miko Meats, Sure Save Supermarket, Mode-O-Day, Olaa Dispensary. Kapoho, Kilauea Iki, Fernwood, Mountain View, Glenwood, Kalapana Black Sand Beach, Onekahaka Beach, 4 Miles, King's Landing, Keaukaha, Reed's Bay, Steak and Lobster Restaurant, Hukilau Restaurant, Naniloa Hotel, Coconut Island, Suisan, Wailoa River Bridge, The Airplane Bridge, Sampan Buses, "Shake-Shake".
'nuf fo' today.......
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