Punchbowl Crater National Memorial Cemetery Honolulu Hawaii Postcard
$ 4.49
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Punchbowl Crater National Memorial Cemetery Honolulu Hawaii Postcard. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. Discover a poignant piece of Hawaiian history with this vintage postcard featuring the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, nestled within the iconic Punchbowl Crater in Honolulu. The image captures the serene beauty of "Puowaina," a Hawaiian name translating to "reverence to the highest degree," showcasing the meticulously maintained grounds with countless grave markers stretching across the verdant landscape, framed by lush green mountains under a bright blue sky. This vista offers a profound sense of tranquility and respect for those honored here, set within a natural wonder formed by volcanic eruptions an estimated 75,000 years ago, making it one of Oahu's largest extinct volcanic craters. This vibrant chrome-era postcard, published by Pacific Mercantile Ltd., presents a vivid and detailed depiction of this significant landmark. The scalloped edges add a charming touch, characteristic of postcards from its era. It's a compelling collectible for enthusiasts of Hawaiian history, military memorials, or vintage travel ephemera, offering a tangible connection to a site of profound national importance and natural grandeur.
