Featured post by Celeste Cheeseman in www.localism.com
THE HISTORY OF HAWAIIAN HOMES is an appropriate topic for one who's professional life revolves around residential homes. Don't you think? Though there are no specific dates to speak of residential history before Western Civilization came to the Hawaiian Islands, there are some notations of significance to give some insight into some of our first settlers and our land. Clear pure air, balmy hawaiian sunshine, crystal clear ocean with fine sand beaches. Dense forests, natural springs and a variety of plants known to no other land. What more could one want when looking for a place to settle?
The following events that are noted take place hundreds of years before Captain Cook's arrival (1778) in the Hawaiian Islands and believe that the first settlers took place some 1,600 years ago. By 900 A.D. all of the major Hawaiian islands were occupied. There is also some evidence that there may have been Spanish sailors who came to the islands around 1627 A.D.
Due to lack of information about the earlier settlers of the Hawaiian population we presume that because of the Polynesian background as fishermen and agriculturalists that their settlement started along the coastlines. (kind of like you see when you watch a shipwreck movie out in the middle of no where and they manage to get to an uninhabitable island. Robinson Crusoe!) where there was easy access to none other than FISH!
The selection of these particular sites for settling would most likely depend on the wind factor and also access to fresh water as well. Back in the ancient times water was available in larger valley streams and later used for irrigation. Along coastal plains water was found in volcanic rock, limestone and gravel. Where there was no water they depended on shallow wells dug in the sand and a few feet from shore.
Evidence regarding Hawaiian settlers and their housing arrangements were that:
Then came a huge population growth and during that time they established new sites and settlements in other unoccupied areas. Economic production grew and Hawaiian society most likely remained structured along an ancestral concept of "chieftainship" and passing it down the line so to speak.
Whoa! Then came the big wars and conflict over land rights and ownership and of course sometime later it was all too inevitable that there would be a severe decline in population.
And the rest is HISTORY!
I give credit for the inspiration to write this article to Abraham Chaffin who suggested I write a post on Hawaiian History stuff (with no western culture). This is just the beginning..... and I have only touched on a tiny portion of one of many Hawaiian topics I have written.
There will be plenty of reading and studying before you come to visit or relocate to our beautiful islands and you can start with a few articles below!
Preservation of Hawaiian Culture, Land and History (localism.com featured)
Preservation AND Development for Ka'u, Hawaii?
HAWAIIAN Spirits and Superstitions
Please watch this following entertaining video for the 
Little Grass Shack
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Hawaii no ka oi! (Hawaii is the best!)
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Thank you very much for sharing the interesting information!
Hey Shane! Not too often a Hawaii guy will stop by (besides Randy in my office) Thanks for popping by and now I have to go cruise over to yours!
I love history - I love it thanks for sharing
Thesa: We're always on here late at night...later for you...haha! Thanks for coming by with your interest antenna up!
Sally - I think the little grass shack could use some staging - LOL.
The video of My Hawaii had some wonderful views of Oahu. It sure brought back vivd memories of the many happy times I've spent there with my adorable husband. We used to rent little convertibles and ride all around the island with the top down and air conditioner blasting! The rental car company could never figure out how we could put 1,000 miles a week on our cars. We sure loved visiting there.
Thanks for reminder of memories past and dream of more to come.
Marlene: That was funny! Can you imagine living way back when with a grass shack and who would think to bring some flowers into the shack with some nice tables and stuff...hahahaha! Just make sure and ring me when you get here!
Love all the things you write about Hawaii. Thanks for sharing. It's always interesting.
Bob & Carolin: Thanks for the kind comment and stopping by and glad you enjoyed it.
I dreamt about Hawaii last night. I was driving all over, surfing, etc. I've never been there! LOL Then I woke up to Woo Hoo Sally and her Hawaii blog. Are the Gods telling me to go to HI?
Hi Sally,
I love your pictures and the thoughts. Do people still live in "little grass shacks" on the islands? Where I live there aren't any little grass ones, but there are lots of "big GLASS shacks". I like your's better.
What does a little grass shack go for these days? I'll bet they aren't cheap!
Do the girls in your town still walk around in grass skirts? What about the men? I am familiar with business having a "dress down" day, where folks that normally have to dress in suits can come to work dressed more casually. Do you ever wear a grass skirt to work? I dare you!
Sally, sort like Gilligans Island ?
Exactly!
Chris, you're funny! Cute post.
Sally... I want to work where you work when I grow up! :) The pictures of Hawaii always suck me in. I've never been but believe me, it's on my list.
Sally, WOOHOO, Please keep writing this. I enjoy reading and learing about this.
Sally, this is so neat! I can't wait to read more! :)
Sally - fascinating article on the housing in HI. I agree with Marlene, though. LOL Thanks for sharing this with us - your islands has such an interesting history.
Jeff
Sally, wonderful editorial on Hawaiian History! Funny, I was never interested in history until I moved to Hawaii and had to take Hawaiian History in High School. I found all of it so fascinating. Looking forward to more on this series!
Sally, do you take the pictures for your post or do you work with someone else? They're pretty incredible.
Chris: Yes, it's telling you and everyone else who has dreams to come explore our islands! Yes, and that's a WooHoo!
Steve: No grass shacks...I think they would be running around giving building permit citations if there were..haha! Yes, hula skirts are way in style with hula dancers! I don't think I would wear one to work except Halloween..okay...I accept the dare for Halloween.
Missy: Oh, yeah...that was my all time favorite show...You know, before we came here in 1967 (dad was in Navy and mom from Kauai) I read books and really thought I would be running around barefoot and living in a grass shack..haha!
Venice: Come on down with all the rest!
Mathew: Okay! I really am enjoying writing some interesting things about Hawaii!
Steph: More to come I'm sure!
Jeff D: I thought the grass shack video would look more appropriate as this was about before western civilization..wow...look how far we've come!
Lysa: Don't you miss it? Are you ever planning on coming back?
Jeff G: I take my Hawaii pictures! WooHoo! Just started playing around more with my Adobe Photoshop CS2...the first one had telephone lines so I had to clone different areas to blend them out. And that's actually Makapuu Beach park and restroom area...sorry, didn't have a grass shack around and it looked kinda like one...hoho! The second one (if you look closely) is a cave in the side of the mountain...for real. Hawaii video I made through Real Estate Shows.
as a former Marine. I was stationed in Kbay. I am planning on going back soon. I was 21 single and full of vinegar then. I now think I could really appreciate the Islands for what they are. it was a good life when I was there. 21 single, in really good shape, with no bills!!!! They had to drag me on the plane
Jeff: Give me a ring when you get here! Best thing is to surely rent a car and go around the island so you can see what has changed!
Sally--Once again...wonderful work! Thank you for sharing this information with us!
Sally: Thanks for taking the time to do this historical account. I love Hawaii. It is one of the most beautiful places I have ever been. You are so lucky to live there. I hope to get back one day soon.
Teri: Thanks for coming by to check out my posts and as always a nice comment!
Joan: I am so happy that I am getting so many people interested in the stories! Thanks and I hope you do too!
Thanks for sharing all this information. Very Cool.
You're quite welcome Gary. I'm glad you and everyone else is enjoying the Hawaiian stories!
Sally, great post as usual. BTW? Did anyone notice the other links to shows with nude surfers? I resisted, but wondered if anyone saw it?
Hey Teri! I was just over at yours commenting! Wo.... What links? Where?
Just check out the virtual tour.......and as you're watching, look on the right column! :-)
Teri: I guess I was focused on the grass shack...haha!
Sally, I've been back 3 times. No future plans to come back though.
Aww...well, if you do ...make sure and ring us!
Looks like Gilligan's Island. Yes I know another rerun sitcom by Bloom. I was still looking for the Brady's at the Grand Canyon but now I am home and got the travel out of my system.
Neal: Welcome home! Make sure and post your pics! That must have been beautiful! Stop looking for the Brady's....you'll have to check out the real thing one day!
Sally, I LOVE it! Thanks for bring in back to Hawaii, I would love to have about 3 - 6 months there, but if I did, I probably wouldn't want to come back here! Thank you so much for your blog and posts!
David: I really appreciate everyone who is coming to read my Localism posts. At least I know they are interesting, huh? Hey, you can always visit!
Sally- This is yet another excellent post on the history of your area. I am beginning to feel like I know a ton about Hawaii too! Thank you for all your sincere effort.
Christina: Thanks....everyone seems to be enjoying them~!
Great start Celeste! I will be looking forward to the continue of the story =)
I am working on my project as well and hopefully we can bring great appreciation for the heritage and history of the areas we represent. Glad to see it was featured as well - good work =)
Abraham: Did you notice your mention? Yup...thanks for the homework...more to come!
Great post, Sally! I, as well, love informative, interesting posts like this.
Keep 'em coming!
Julia
Julia: I love doing them...thanks for dropping by~!
Many years ago I was the sales manager for a company that printed and published pictorial Hawaiian history books. I love reading about Hawaiian history. Thank you for this post.
Randy: I love doing them....I still have lots to learn....as I'm finding out with all the research I'm doing for these! Thanks and you're welcome!
Sally~
Each time I red your posts, I am transported not only to your beautiful state, but to a "place" where the best qualities I look for in a real estate professional shine. Thank you so much for the time and energy you share to make your BLOG sustainable...and make me a proud subscriber.
Hey Sally - so cool to come back and see this featured! It is a great post. Congratulations.
Jeff
Sally
I'm so glad that this post was finally featured. It's beautifully written and something that should be read by everyone.
janeAnne: Hey..there you are! Missed you while you were gone and glad you're back! Thanks for always leaving kind words.
Jeff: Thanks for coming to check it out!
Ed: Thanks Ed! You are really kind with your comments.
Sally, this is GORGEOUS! Thanks for adding a little virtual visit to Hawaii into my day. Aaaah!!
(But you know, if you lived somewhere "ordinary" I'd still want to read about it. Whatever you say, you say it well.)
Sarah: You are sooooo cute..nice...and all that mushy stuff. I tell you what Sarah...you are in my "mentor" list...woohoo! Thanks!
great information about a magical state!
Thanks for the comment David!
I like what you've been doing Sally - are you setting up a separate blog - like a community blog - for Hawaii or Mililani?
I've seen some good stuff (see Teri Lussier's The Brick Ranch) and a joint effort in Seattle (I'll look up the blog Name). The community gets info, the customer gets educated , and the blogger gets credibility.
Great job.
Art
Art: Thanks so much! I don't understand all about the other stuff...just got the hand of Active Rain and that's really all I like for right now. (I spend so much time here that I really don't have a whole lot of other...) Let me know if you have any ideas.
Nice post, i am going to Oahu on Sunday and now armed with mroe information :)
Toby: Please read the Safety Tips post I did as well....A lot of people do not know these things and it will come in handy! Enjoy our islands adn thanks!
I forgot to mention that I am very impressed with your photoshop skills. I love the clone stamp!
Jeff: You mean where I got the telephone wires out of the picture? Ha...I knew how to clone before blur. I used to clone the wrinkles out...now I blur them...haha
My grandson lived most of his life in Hawaii and considers Hawaii like his home. He loves humidity
Very interesting Sally. You live in such a great place. I really enjoyed reading this post and learning. Well done.
Ron: Not humid all the time. Yesterday was...this afternoon super sunny blue skies with light winds. woohoo!
Hey There BB! Thanks for the nice comment! When ya coming? I was just telling Randy a few minutes ago that I promised (for both of us) that when you two come we are taking you out! He said that's a for sure!
Great post, Sally. Your Real Estate Tour brought back memories of the sites my son and I saw on our trip to Honolulu. The Caribbean is so much closer to Florida, but the difference is in the people and the Aloha spirit.
Sharon: Well, start getting packed for January! WooHoo! Can't wait to meet all of you!
Sally - thank you for "taking me to Hawaii" - I hope I can go there one day in person. You do such a great job sharing your "hometown" - loved it! Congrats on the recognition too!!! Awesome!!!!!!!!!
Thanks Cyndee.....just following my peers leads! (yeah, you too)
Sally- Wonderful post.. I've been to The City of Refuge on the Big Island a number of times and find the history of the islands fascinating.. isn't the little grass shack supposed to be on the Big Island?
Sally, I love all of the information that you have given us in your last few posts about the history and current information about Hawaii. Its almost as if I am there when I read them. I hope you are posting all of them in Localism as well... Way to Go Sally... Thank You
Sally,..... sorry late to the party. This was interesting, just as much as I enjoyed your previous blog about Hawaiian superstitions and spirits. Some great information and history here.... WooHoo.... Great job.
Sorry I'm late to respond. Not feeling so hot today.
Kaye: You are correct! And I am finding it more and more interesting as I research to write!
Cheryl: Thanks for the nice comments and glad you liked the story!
Laura: Of course! That's how they're getting featured in Localism! Haha!
Jeff: Thanks for the support. Having a great time writing about something I feel helpful and worthwhile to the visitor and someone relocating to the islands.
Do you have room for me if I relocated to the Islands? ;o) But I would need business support from both you and Randy. ;o) Seriously though, you did a great job on this.
Sally did i mention I love HAWAII.............Kaui in particular...... <sigh> I think i might have to plan a trip.... what time of year do you recommend the dozen or so time's i've been have either been February or October/November... I'd love you're opinion
Jeff: I have 500 sq. ft. of living in paradise. Thanks
Desiree: Me too!!! Plan for April/May or September/October. You're catching rainy seasons. My mom is from Kauai. She was born in Nawiliwili (it's a harbor but used to be a little country town right before)
Once again Sally, your writing is inspirational and very interesting, you're the bomb!
Karen: wow...that was written a few months ago..nice when they come back up and I look at it again.
Sally,
Great post. I'm on my way to Kauai tomorrow morning for a week. I love Hawaii.
Mike Lewis
Mike: My mom's from Kauai..beautiful..have a good time!
this has been a real history lesson! thanks!
Barbara-Jo/Bill: Thanks for the coming by to visit!
Thanks for the information , I love reading history aaaaand I love Hawaii (who doesn't?) :)
Stephen....I guess some here may take it forgranted...just as I did when I was young....now? And so the reason I write.
Sally - I have visited Hawaii a few times -- but many years ago. I still marvel at all of the beauty. Now, you have added some history that I was not aware of -- I am enjoying seeing this wonderous island through your well crafted blogs.
Joan: Thanks so much! This one I did a few months ago and glad some of my localism posts pop back up once in awhile.