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Waiola Church


 

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Waiola Church
Happy Easter to all!
Lahaina Maui
Waiola Church was first dedicated in 1823, as Waine’e Church. Three years later in 1826, the first church was blown down by wind and replaced by stone and wood. In 1832, the second church building was dedicated, and stood for 26 years. In 1858, a whirlwind ravaged the roof and church steeple, but was repaired. The church stood safely for another 36 years, but was destroyed by fire in 1894. A new church building was built, a gift from Henry P. Baldwin, and that lasted another 50 years until it was partially destroyed by fire again. It was restored and re-dedicated only to be completely destroyed by a Kaua’ula wind three years later. The Church finally changed its name from Waine’e Church, to Waiola Church in 1954, and has been safely and well taken care of for the last 54 years. The materials changed over time from grass, to coral, then to stone and wood, and then to the stronger materials such as brick.

Heather Loewenhardt

  
 
 

Jeffrey R. Bange 		 

Beautiful capture Heather and story to go with it, enjoy your remaining days in Paradise.


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March 31, 2013

 

Tammy Espino 		  Beautiful capture and thanks for the history on this church!:)


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April 04, 2013

 

frank w. degenhardt 		  I always enjoy reading the about the history about places and this one was especially enjoyable because it tells of mans determination the keep rebuilding this church disaster after disaster. Added to that is this beautiful picture of the church. Love its colors and design. Beautiful work Heather. Have a fantastic weekend.


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April 05, 2013

 

Ray Thoms 		  Wonderful image Heather...and a great anecdote to go with it....well done!


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April 12, 2013

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND 		  Sooo pretty Heather! Love it..

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April 12, 2013

 

Karen Celella 		  Lovely capture, Heather.


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April 18, 2013

 

Gord MacEachern 		  Image perfection Heather, super photography, that sky is incredible!!


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April 22, 2013

 
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