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The original Queen's Hospital, circa 1859. |
The first official building of Queen's Hospital was erected on the same site where Hawaii's leading medical center stands today. It was a two-story structure made of coral blocks and California redwood that held 124 beds. This original building stood for more than 60 years and was called "Hale Mai O Ka Wahine Alii," or "Hospital of the Lady Chief." Most of the buildings on the Queen's campus have been given Hawaiian names to honor Hawaiian Royalty or other prominent citizens in the hospital's development.
Nalani Wing
This wing is all that remains of a structure built in 1922, over the spot where the original hospital stood. The facade remains today, with its ornate crest emblazoned over the entrance to the main lobby. Still visible are the now-sealed arched windows which originally lined open walkways, welcoming the trade winds and cooling the occupants within. Nalani is a shortened version of Queen Emma's name, Kaleleonalani.
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