<P> In 1845 , Kamehameha III moved the permanent capital of the Hawaiian Kingdom from Lahaina on Maui to Honolulu . He and the kings that followed him transformed Honolulu into a modern capital , erecting buildings such as St. Andrew 's Cathedral , ʻIolani Palace , and Ali ʻiōlani Hale . At the same time , Honolulu became the center of commerce in the islands , with descendants of American missionaries establishing major businesses in downtown Honolulu . </P>
<P> In 1845 , Kamehameha III moved the permanent capital of the Hawaiian Kingdom from Lahaina on Maui to Honolulu . He and the kings that followed him transformed Honolulu into a modern capital , erecting buildings such as St. Andrew 's Cathedral , ʻIolani Palace , and Ali ʻiōlani Hale . At the same time , Honolulu became the center of commerce in the islands , with descendants of American missionaries establishing major businesses in downtown Honolulu . </P>
when did honolulu become the capital of hawaii
when did honolulu become the capital of hawaii
1845
1845