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'Iolani Barracks was built in 1870 by the architect Theodore Heuok under the direction of King David Kalakaua. Adjacent to 'Iolani Palace in downtown Honolulu, it was the headquarters of the personal royal guards to the reigning monarch. It was constructed of coral block walls from the same coral source used to built Kawaiaha'o Church and the Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace. It has a slate roof, crenelated parapets and towers. The structure harkens to architecture of medieval castles of Europe in antiquity.

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Iolani SchoolIolani School at 563 Kamoku Street in Honolulu, Hawai'i is a private coeducational college preparatory school serving over 1800 students. Founded in 1863 by Father William R. Scott, it was the principal school of the former Anglican Church of Hawai'i.

Iolani PalaceIolani Palace is situated in the capitol district of downtown Honolulu in the State of Hawai'i. It is the only royal palace used as an official residence by a reigning monarch in the United States and as such was declared a National Historic Landmark and

Iolani BarracksIolani Barracks was built in 1870 by the architect Theodore Heuok under the direction of King David Kalakaua. Adjacent to 'Iolani Palace in downtown Honolulu, it was the headquarters of the personal royal guards to the reigning monarch. It was constructed

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