Honolulu Hale (originally called the Honolulu Municipal Building), located on 530 South King Street in downtown Honolulu in the City & County of Honolulu, Hawaii, is the official seat of government of the city and county, site of the chambers of the Mayor of Honolulu and the Honolulu City Council.

In the Hawaiian language, hale (pronounced HAH-leh) means house or building. Honolulu Hale means Honolulu House (although the Hawaiian language word order would be Hale Honolulu). In 1978, it was listed as a contributing property to the Hawaii Capital Historic District, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

A new, high-rise Honolulu Municipal Building was later constructed at 650 South King Street. In 2006, it was renamed the Frank F. Fasi Municipal Building in honor of Frank Fasi, the city's longest-serving mayor.

Surrounding Honolulu Hale are other prominent historic and artistic landmarks: Aliiōlani Hale, Hawaii State Capitol, Iolani Palace, Kawaiahao Church, Sky Gate (a high sculpture by Isamu Noguchi), and the Territorial Building.

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Image:HonoluluHale-frontdoors.JPG|Front doors facing King Street

Image:Honolulu-Hale-frontcornerview.JPG|Corner view, Punchbowl and King Streets

Image:Honolulu-Hale-tower.JPG|Tower viewed from Punchbowl Street

Image:HonoluluHale-dedication-plaque.JPG|Dedication plaque (1928)

Image:HonoluluHale-1951wing-Punchbowl-side.JPG|New wing (1951) from Punchbowl Street

Image:HonoluluHale-sidedoor.JPG|Side door of new wing on Punchbowl Street

Image:Honohale-back.JPG|Rear view of new wing (1951)

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References

  • City & County of Honolulu