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Rare Local Advertising Map of Honolulu

Detailed map of Honolulu and vicinity, from Diamond Head to Moanalua Gardens, including the Kamehameha Schools, St. Louis College, Oahu College, University of Hawaii, Punch Bowl, Kapiolani Park,  Honolulu Harbor, and Waikiki Beach.

A number of early military installations are noted, including Fort Armstrong, Fort de Russey, the US Reservation at Diamond Head, Sand Island, Quarantine Island and Fort Shafter.

The street grid pattern of the city is depicted and a key identifies street car lines, railroads, roads, contour lines, and more. Numerous local advertisements surround the map, ranging from Ice Cream and Sweet Shops to Rand McNally.

The full list of advertisers includes,  The Sweet Shop/Army and Navy Cafe on Hotel St.; Castle & Cooke Limited (claiming growth in business due to moral rectitude; Wong the Military and Merchant Tailor on Nuuanu St.; Bergstrom Musical company home of Victor Talking Machines; Henry May Grocer home of Mayflower Kona Coffee; Sachs readywear; The Honolulu Advertiser best served with breakfast.  

Condition Description
Several short tears entering the image, expertly repaired on verso.