Kaimuk? is a residential neighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States.
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History
In the 19th century the area was a farm of King Kal?kaua, where ostriches roamed wild over the mountain side. It later became the site of a carnation farm for funeral flowers. Now a mix of residential area with a small business district (mainly restaurants and service industries), it is located in the urbanized Honolulu region near Kahala and Diamond Head.
Kaimuk? is an ancient Hawaiian name. Its name comes from Ka imu k? meaning "The ti root oven" in the Hawaiian language. The area was known for the many ovens used to bake k? Cordyline fruticosa, or ti roots, into a sweet food similar to candy.
Kaimuk?'s main street is Waialae Avenue, pronounced . Several restaurants and stores are located on this street, as well as Kaimuk? District Park.
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Architecture
The neighborhood of Kaimuk? is home to historic buildings. The Kaimuki Fire Station, designed in the Spanish Mission Style by G.R. Miller, was built in 1924 and is still used as a station today. The Queen Theater, designed by Lyman Bigelow, opened in 1936 but closed in 1985.
Education
Colleges and universities
Kapi'olani Community College, one of ten branches of the public University of Hawai?i system, is located in Kaimuki along with the private Chaminade University.
Public schools
Hawaii Department of Education operates public schools. Waialae Elementary Public Charter School is located in Kaimuki, between 19th Avenue and 20th Avenue. Kaimuki Middle School is in the area. Kaimuki High School is located in Kaimuki and serves much of the area considered to be Kaimuk?. Kalani High School serves some students from Kaimuk?.
Private schools
Saint Louis School for boys and Sacred Hearts Academy for girls are located in Kaimuki as well as St. Patrick's School (COED K-8). Kaimuki Christian School (COED P3-11) is located on Koko Head Avenue.
Weekend educational programs
The Hawaii Japanese School - Rainbow Gakuen (?????????? Hawai Rainb? Gakuen), a supplementary weekend Japanese school, holds its classes in Kaimuki Middle School in Honolulu and has its offices in another building in Honolulu.
Notable residents
Israel Kamakawiwo'ole was raised in the neighborhood.
References
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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