Hawaii State Library
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4.3 (163)A 1913 Carnegie library in downtown Honolulu, designed around an open-air courtyard that catches the island breeze.
Description
Standing across from Iolani Palace, the principal branch of the Hawaii State Public Library System was designed by Honolulu architect C.W. Dickey, whose layout channels natural light inward around its open core. Beyond functioning as a quiet sanctuary amid the city, the building houses extensive local history materials and genealogical resources alongside its broader book collections.