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Lau Yee Chai (that translates to ‘House of Abundance’) was built in 1929 by Chong Pang Yat, and its elaborate, classical Chinese architecture stood out in the Waikiki landscape, effectively attracting mainland tourists to its door.
The original landmark restaurant featured a moon gate entryway, fishpond filled with carp, waterfalls, and a rock garden. It featured expensive paintings and scrolls, fancy lacquered screens, waterfalls and ponds with carp, and attractive plants. Its advertisements claimed that Lau Yee Chai was “the most beautiful Chinese restaurant in the world.” (Smithsonian APA)

Beautiful early real photo postcard of a iconic spot to Waikiki. Days gone by with few perhaps remembering the atmosphere and romance of that era and dining experience.

Un-used and very nice. Even shows the clouds in the sky that day. White border with slightly bumped corners.

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