Washington Place, Greek Revival palace in Honolulu, United States.
Description
Washington Place is a two-story white building with columns and covered entryways in the Hawaii Capital Historic District of downtown Honolulu. The property includes several rooms spread across the floors, along with a garden featuring plants from the 19th century.
History
Captain John Dominis had the estate built in 1847, and his daughter-in-law Liliuokalani lived there during her reign as queen. After the monarchy ended in 1893, the house became the residence of Hawaii's governors.
Culture
The residence served first as home to Hawaii's last reigning monarch and later as the official seat for governors. Visitors today see rooms furnished with objects from both eras, showing the shift from royal to territorial administration.
Practical
The Washington Place Foundation organizes guided tours through the building, allowing visits to the historic rooms and garden. Tours take place throughout the year and last about an hour.
Did you know?
King Kamehameha III named the estate in 1848 to honor the first president of the United States. The Liliuokalani collection inside contains handwritten music scores of songs the queen herself composed.
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