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Honolulu, Hawaii
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ʻIolani Palace served as the official residence of the Hawaiian Kingdom's last two monarchs, King Kalākaua and Queen Liliʻuokalani.
The palace is designed in a unique architectural style known as American Florentine, which blends European and Hawaiian influences.
In 1886, ʻIolani Palace had electric lights installed, even before the White House in Washington, D.C.
The grounds are home to several historical monuments, including the Coronation Pavilion, where King Kalākaua was crowned in 1883.
Following the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom in 1893, the palace was used as the capitol building for the Provisional Government, Republic, Territory, and State of Hawaii until 1969.
In the 1970s, a major restoration project was undertaken to return the palace to its former glory, using original photographs and documents as references.
The Throne Room, used for formal occasions, features two thrones and is decorated with portraits of Hawaiian royalty.
In 1895, Queen Liliʻuokalani was imprisoned in a small room on the second floor of the palace for eight months following a failed attempt to restore the monarchy.
