Lahaina - Waiola Church and Waiola Cemetery (Waine'e)

This church, mentioned several times by James Michener in his novel "Hawaii", has experienced mixed fortunes. The original construction was built between 1828 and 1832 and was the island's first stone church, with room for 300 worshippers. A storm in 1858 damaged it badly, tearing the roof off and causing the bell tower to collapse. It was rebuilt but was burnt down in 1894 by a crowd who considered this an appropriate way of protesting against the abolition of the Hawaiian monarchy. After it had been rebuilt for a second time another fire destroyed the nave in 1947. Rebuilt yet again, the church was then badly damaged by a whirlwind. The present, not particularly impressive, church was erected in 1953.

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