Greenwell Store

The Greenwell Store is a historic commercial building in Kealakekua constructed from stone with a basement, main floor, and attic level. The structure displays its original construction methods and thick stone walls that have been carefully restored over the years.

An English merchant established this store in 1870 and it served the local community as both a trading center and post office. The building survived over 150 years and underwent extensive restoration work in the early 2000s.

Visitors can see how merchants worked with customers in the 1890s and what kinds of goods filled the shelves back then. The displays show the daily rhythms of trade in a small island community during that era.

The building sits along Hawaii Belt Road and is straightforward to reach from the highway. The interior layout and grounds are easy to navigate, allowing visitors to walk through the historic rooms without difficulty.

This building is the oldest surviving store structure in the Kona region and holds official recognition in two different historic registers. Its dual registration makes it a rare example of early island commerce architecture.

Location: Kealakekua

GPS coordinates: 19.51028,-155.92000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:06