Fun Fact: The crownflower (pua kalaunu) was a favorite of Queen Liliʻuokalani, Hawaii’s last reigning monarch. Its regal blooms are a beloved choice for leis—perfect for celebrating May Day (Lei Day) in the islands! #thebeadgallery #livelovecreate #beadstore #aloha #hawaii #honolulu #becreative #madeinhawaii | The Bead Gallery, Honolulu

QUEEN ST. In the ahupuaʻa of Honolulu, which lies in the moku of Kona here on Oʻahu, stands a busy roadway named in honor of the wife to the King. We are speaking of Queen St. On August 30, 1850, the first 35 streets throughout Honolulu received its official names. While some streets no longer exist due to either development or absorption by another, some still remain. Queen Street was named in honor of Queen Kalama, wife to King Kamehameha III who the was monarch at the time. It was the progres