Category: Case Studies

From Humble Beginnings to a Short-Lived Success: The Story of Kahuku Plantation CompanyFrom Humble Beginnings to a Short-Lived Success: The Story of Kahuku Plantation Company

Frank Dillingham, already a successful developer on Oahu, saw potential in the Kahuku lands, which he leased from the Campbell family. By 1890, his railroad reached the North Shore, paving the way for development. James Castle, along with a group of investors including prominent lawyer

Waialua Sugar Mill

From Humble Beginnings to a Thriving Plantation: The Story of Waialua Agricultural CompanyFrom Humble Beginnings to a Thriving Plantation: The Story of Waialua Agricultural Company

The Waialua Agricultural Company emerged from a patchwork of small, struggling sugar farms on Oahu’s North Shore. In the late 1890s, the area was dominated by thousands of uncultivated acres, owned by numerous individuals, many of them Native Hawaiians. Recognizing the potential, entrepreneur B.F. Dillingham

Green Turtle-steak and Green Turtle soup!? Our food historyGreen Turtle-steak and Green Turtle soup!? Our food history

Report: The Culinary History of Sea Turtles and the Shift from Exploitation to Protection 1. Historical Context and Global Popularity as Food For centuries, sea turtles—particularly the Green Sea Turtle—were a staple food source for a diverse range of people. The first Europeans to consume