Hanalei Pier facts for kids
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Hanalei Pier
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| Location | Hanalei Bay Hanalei, Hawaii |
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| Area | 0.3 acres (0.12 ha) |
| Built | 1912 |
| NRHP reference No. | 79000757 |
| Added to NRHP | September 13, 1979 |
The Hanalei Pier is a famous pier located in Hanalei Bay. You can find it on the northern shore of Kauaʻi, an island in Hawaii. It's a popular spot for both locals and visitors.
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The Pier's Story: A Look Back in Time
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Long ago, the wet areas around Hanalei Bay were used by ancient Hawaiians. They grew a plant called taro there. Later, in the 1860s, Chinese workers came to the area. Many of them had finished their work on sugarcane farms. They started growing rice instead. This rice was sent to Honolulu and became a very important crop for the islands.
Building the Pier: From Wood to Concrete
The first version of the Hanalei Pier was built from wood before 1892. In the early 1900s, people decided to make the pier longer. By 1912, it stretched out to about 340 feet.
Keeping a wooden pier in a tropical place like Hawaii was tough. So, in 1921, the government approved US$25,000 for a new concrete deck. This new deck was finished by the end of 1922. Later, in the 1940s, a small roof was added to the very end of the pier.
A Place for Fun and Films
The pier stopped being used for shipping in 1933. After that, it became a favorite gathering spot for people in Hanalei. It's a great place to fish, swim, or just enjoy the view.
The Hanalei Pier has even been in movies! It was a main filming location for the 1954 film Beachhead. It also appeared in the famous 1957 movie South Pacific. Because of its history, the pier was added to the National Register of Historic Places listings in Hawaii on September 13, 1979. This means it's an important historical site.
Facing Storms and Making Repairs
In 1992, a big storm called Hurricane Iniki hit Hawaii. The pier was badly damaged by the hurricane. But people worked hard to fix it.
More recently, from 2012 to 2013, the roof at the end of the pier was fixed up. The Hanalei Rotary Club helped raise over $170,000 for this project. They called their effort "Save the Pier."
Where the Pier Meets the Land
Even though the pier itself belongs to the state, the land at its base is a park. This park is called Black Pot Beach and is managed by Kauai County.
The pier is located at the end of Weke Road, just north of Route 560. Right next to the pier, you'll find the mouth of the Hanalei River. There's a public boat landing there, which is used for both fun and business.
