They were eager to be part of Ala Moana Center after learning that Sears committed to become an anchor store in 1958. American sculptor, Edward Brownlee, known for his modernist architectural creations, designed the bronze and steel sculptures that were intended for climbing and exploration. About once a month my Grandma, mom and our neighbor lady would have lunch there. Create New Account. The Travelator on the Diamond Head side of the mall, next to Liberty House (now macy’s) took shoppers up and down the Center’s two levels. 1980 Liberty House adds a fourth level, increasing Ala Moana Center’s leasable space to 1.5 million square feet. ? Ala Moana Center has always been intent on providing visitors a fun experience while shopping. Territorial Savings & Loans offered customers the novelty of banking while shopping, all in one convenient location. … or. Macy's said it will interview the almost 400 Liberty House central office employees to determine how they fit into Macy's in Hawaii. Attractions were built throughout the Center, including the Aviary, a large cage of tropical birds next to Shirokiya and Liberty House (now macy’s). True Jesus Church. Oct 27, 2015 - Let's visit one of our favorite subjects. Dubin Plantation. An aerial view of the completion of Phase I of Ala Moana Center, which originally started with just two levels when it opened in 1959. Write a Review. Police said a woman was shot in a Mercedes sport utility vehicle parked on the second level on the ocean side of Liberty House at Ala Moana. The Jewel Gallery by Liberty House in Ala Moana will have the same vendors with additional products under the name the Jewel Gallery by Macy's. Since then there have been so many changes, it’s hard to keep track of them all. or. This center courtyard was where shoppers gathered around on both floors to watch the entertainment. Unfortunately, high maintenance costs, among other things, contributed to the closure of the Aviary. On August 13, 1959 Ala Moana Center opened with over 80 merchants on 2 levels, becoming the largest mall in the US. May 9, 2019 - Explore John T's board "Ala Moana Center" on Pinterest. Liberty House's flagship store opens at the brand new Ala Moana Shopping Center, which replaces Downtown as O'ahu's major shopping area. They relocated to the Diamond Head end across from Liberty House (now macy’s) in 1966 after the Center’s Phase II was completed. Hackfield's Restaurant at Ala Moana … It’s one of the original art installations, from the completion of Phase II in 1966, that is still standing today, located on Street Level 1 near Assaggio. Hula shows, including keiki hula shows, were and still are a regular entertainment attraction of the Center. The Chicago-based owner of Ala Moana Center offered in September 2000 to buy Liberty House out of bankruptcy for $195 million. Forgot account? In 2016, the new Shirokiya Japan Village Walk opened on Street Level 1, offering shoppers a unique experience as a “theme park village” reflective of a traditional Japanese town. The mall opened nine years later. ©2018-2020 Brookfield Properties All rights reserved. Dillingham’s Hawaiian Dredging Construction Company brought coral and sand from dredging projects to fill the swamps, making development possible. The company, General Growth Properties Inc., dropped the bid after a U.S. bankruptcy judge said he would reject it. Day 6 # muumuumonth Liberty House ☀️ I rarely find a mu’u that is my size so I had to keep this one. Create New Account. Vintage white cardboard mount “Kodachrome Transparency Processed By Kodak” slide produced between 1965 and 1972 with handwritten annotation Dec 65. Watch as the Center begins construction in the 1950s and welcomes its first shoppers in 1959. 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