Nuʻuanu Pali. The city eventually proceeded with plans to build a second set of tunnels through Kalihi Valley, which opened in 1961, five years after Wilson's death. The tunnels were named the John H. Wilson Tunnels in his honor. References Further reading External links ASCE Hawaii – describes Johnny Wilson's early achievements 1871 births 1956 deaths Hawaii Democrats Mayors of Honolulu Native Hawaiian politicians Native Hawaiian people Hawaiian insurgents and supporters ʻIolani School alumni