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Hawaiian Hut, Honolulu, HI (restaurant) |
abstractiki
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Joined: Aug 29, 2009
Posts: 582
From: Lodi, CA
|  Posted: 2010-03-31 5:23 pm Permalink
That's is very disappointing news about this vintage tiki temple. We can build all the new places we want but there are only so many original vintage temples left.
It would be nice if they could all be protected, preserved, and given their proper respect as endangered historical landmarks.
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Brice
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Joined: May 30, 2007
Posts: 104
From: Kailua Kona, HI
| Posted: 2010-03-31 5:33 pm Permalink
It is just a shame. We saw it about six months ago and several of the outdoor pieces had fallen victim to termites. I was wondering if anybody had any leads on where the decor was sold off too? We are calling the Ala Mona Hotel to see if we can track down some of those golden pieces of history before being put on some Jimmy Buffet beach cruise boat.
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Brice
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Joined: May 30, 2007
Posts: 104
From: Kailua Kona, HI
| Posted: 2010-03-31 5:42 pm Permalink
Just got off the phone with some wonderful people who broke the bad news to me that at the end of the auction they were just giving things away. We have a call into the Synagogue, in hopes to locate some of the items. Will let you all know more as soon as I do. Fingers crossed!
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bkoahu
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Joined: Mar 19, 2010
Posts: 2
From: Pearl City, Oahu
| Posted: 2010-03-31 8:48 pm Permalink
Saw many items being tossed into the dumpster on Kona Street side when the sale ended. Went back to see if the container was still there, NO LUCK - IT'S GONE!!! ALOHA Hawaiian Hut!
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christiki295
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Joined: Apr 09, 2003
Posts: 3616
From: LA-2547 mls east Hawaii &5500 Easter Is
| Posted: 2010-05-23 9:22 pm Permalink
Glad I stuck my head in the last time I was in Waikiki, when I stayed at the Hawaiiana.
Now, both are gone.
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Mo-Eye
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From: Costa Mesa, CA
| Posted: 2010-05-24 10:56 am Permalink
I think these may be from the Hawaiian Hut. On craigslist now with quite a silly price.
http://honolulu.craigslist.org/oah/atq/1755009890.html
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Brice
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Joined: May 30, 2007
Posts: 104
From: Kailua Kona, HI
| Posted: 2010-05-24 11:17 am Permalink
Those are from the Hawaiian Hut. We have been talking with the new owners who think they are sitting on gold. I am sad to say it is going to be a Synagogue. I don't think those tikis can hold the Torah. Does anybody know the identity of the carver? I know they have been repainted. We've been trying to preserve some items from this historic space but at these prices they'll probably end up going to some rich haole who wants to leave them on his lanai....
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tikiyaki
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Joined: May 18, 2004
Posts: 2676
From: The Exotic Port of REDONDO BEACH, CA
| Posted: 2010-05-24 12:11 pm Permalink
Wow, after looking at the pictures again on page 1, it is such a bummer about this place. What an amazing Tiki temple.
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1961surf
Grand Member (3 years) 
Joined: May 03, 2007
Posts: 1893
From: Newport Beach, Ca .
| Posted: 2010-05-24 2:21 pm Permalink
Very very sad .It always sucks when you hear of places like this closing .When you hear
of all those beautiful carved panels and artifacts tossed ....it's just a crying shame
really .I am even more bummed, because I have never been to the hut.
Such a cool place .
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kohalacharms
Grand Member (8 years) 
Joined: Jan 29, 2004
Posts: 33 | Posted: 2010-05-24 3:47 pm Permalink
FYI... the seller disclosed he is not willing to ship the pole.
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bigbrotiki
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Joined: Mar 25, 2002
Posts: 10560
From: Tiki Island, above the Silverlake
| Posted: 2010-05-24 4:52 pm Permalink
I like the fact that he is advertising the poles as "ancient"  Well in that case...
They're gonna get much more ancient because they're just gonna sit there.
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Brice
Grand Member (first year)
Joined: May 30, 2007
Posts: 104
From: Kailua Kona, HI
| Posted: 2010-05-31 5:34 pm Permalink
We have been in contact with the rabbi, and they are selling many individual pieces from the Hawaiian Hut interior. We've just purchased several, and they seem to have become MUCH more realistic/negotiable on pricing. Shipping is still up to the buyer, but I can say they are accomodating us.
Here are some photos I have from the seller, for pieces that are still available. They also have framed tapa and other smaller items that I don't have photos of; you can ask the rabbi's son, Dovid, about them. If anyone is interested in rescuing more memorabilia from this tiki landmark, the seller has asked that you contact them at dovidtilson@gmail.com. I'd love to see the tiki room big enough for that shell chandelier!
These are large and small plaques used here as trim
Close-up of the trim plaques
Shell chandelier
Multiple available; approx. 7' tall
approx. 6' tall
1 available
approx. 5' tall x 2.5' wide
15 ft wide, two connecting boards
And finally, here's a link to Don Tiki performing live @ the Hawaiian Hut, so you can see some of these items in context:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81a8RrgcUJY&feature=player_embedded
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LiddleLola
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Joined: Aug 24, 2008
Posts: 160
From: Elk Grove, CA
| Posted: 2010-06-02 12:38 am Permalink
Wow! Look at the resemblance of the carpet.
I am definitely interested in salvaging something from this restaurant now.
Thanks for posting those pics.
Darilyn
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LiddleLola
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Joined: Aug 24, 2008
Posts: 160
From: Elk Grove, CA
| Posted: 2010-06-02 10:23 pm Permalink
I think you should post these items in the general tiki section to get more attention. The new owner said they will start demo in 2 weeks. Not much time to make sure these things get good homes.
Darilyn
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Brice
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Joined: May 30, 2007
Posts: 104
From: Kailua Kona, HI
| Posted: 2010-06-03 11:36 pm Permalink
You *definitely* have to rescue a piece or two now -- you already know how it'll look in your room! Thx for the suggestion; will repost.
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