Waiola Church
Uploaded: March 31, 2013 | Entered: September 30, 2015 21:52:44
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.
Jeffrey R. Bange March 31, 2013
Beautiful capture Heather and story to go with it, enjoy your remaining days in Paradise. #1521845Tammy Espino April 04, 2013
Beautiful capture and thanks for the history on this church!:) #10641666frank w. degenhardt April 05, 2013
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. #10642334Ray Thoms April 12, 2013
Wonderful image Heather...and a great anecdote to go with it....well done! #10650980JO ANN CLEVELAND April 12, 2013
Sooo pretty Heather! Love it..jo ann c. #10651001
Karen Celella April 18, 2013
Lovely capture, Heather. #10658221Gord MacEachern April 22, 2013
Image perfection Heather, super photography, that sky is incredible!! #10663408Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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