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ines, they orchestrated the overthrow of Queen Liliuokalani, Hawaii's last reigning monarch,
in 1893. The United States declared Hawaii a territory in 1898.
You can witness the remnants of these turbulent years in just a few short blocks.
Cross the street from the church parking lot and venture back to 1858 when you enter:
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St. Andrew's Church
The Hawaiian monarchs were greatly influenced by the royals in Europe. When King
Kamehameha IV saw the grandeur of the Church of England, he decided to build his own
cathedral. He and Queen Emma founded the Anglican Church of Hawaii in 1858. The king,
however, didn't live to see the church completed; he died on St. Andrew's Day, 4 years be-
fore King Kamehameha V oversaw the laying of the cornerstone in 1867. The church was
named St. Andrew's in honor of King Kamehameha IV's death. This French-Gothic struc-
ture was shipped in pieces from England and reassembled here. Even if you aren't fond
of visiting churches, you have to see the floor-to-eaves hand-blown stained-glass window
that faces the setting sun. In the glass is a mural of Rev. Thomas Staley, the first bishop
of Hawaii; King Kamehameha IV; and Queen Emma. The church's excellent thrift shop
has some real bargains and is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9:30am to 4pm and
Saturday 9am to 1pm.
St. Andrew's brilliant stained glass.
Next, walk down Beretania Street in the Diamond Head direction to the gates of:
