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May 15, 1841 in The Polynesian (Honolulu

Domestic News May 15, 1841

The Polynesian (Honolulu

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Honolulu Improvement, Stone Buildings, Dutch Style Store, Wholesale Goods, Cheaper Rates

Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii

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Honolulu is steadily improving with construction of fine stone dwelling houses and stores, including one in 17th-century Dutch style, enhancing its town appearance. Abundant wholesale goods available at cheaper rates than in years past.

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Honolulu seems to be steadily improving. Many fine buildings are now going up, including two handsome stone dwelling houses, and two stone stores, one of which is built after the Dutch fashion of the 17th century, with gable ends on the street---quite a novelty for this part of the world. Several other stores have been opened, which are very neatly arranged and add much to, or rather go far towards giving Honolulu the appearance of a town. There has not been a season for many years when a better stock of goods (at wholesale) and at cheaper rates, was to be found here than at the present time. Our neighbors on the coast and elsewhere, would do well to call and select for themselves.

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Economic Infrastructure

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Honolulu Improvement Stone Buildings Dutch Style Store Wholesale Goods Cheaper Rates

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Honolulu

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Honolulu

Outcome

steady improvement with new buildings constructed and better, cheaper stock of wholesale goods available.

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Honolulu is steadily improving with many fine buildings going up, including two handsome stone dwelling houses and two stone stores, one built in the Dutch fashion of the 17th century with gable ends on the street, a novelty for the area. Several other neatly arranged stores have opened, contributing to the appearance of a town. The current season offers the best stock of wholesale goods at cheaper rates in many years, inviting neighbors from the coast and elsewhere to visit.