Waianae, Hawaii 1982

This authentic 1980s colour photograph, captured in 1982, documents the local commercial character of Waianae on the Leeward Coast of Oahu, Hawaii. The archival image features the Waianae Store, a distinctive light blue building constructed with corrugated metal siding. In the foreground, a woman in a purple top and blue jeans assists a child into a vintage cream-coloured Volkswagen Beetle in the store’s parking lot. Parked along the curb of Farrington Highway is a light blue Dodge Ram van, while further down the road, a vintage Datsun sedan and a motorcyclist travel toward the mountains. The background is dominated by the rugged, green-cloaked slopes of the Waianae Range, appearing majestic under a soft, overcast sky. The Waianae Store was a long-standing community pillar; while the original structure has undergone changes and the site has been modernized with new retail tenants, the building’s footprint remains a part of the town’s history and is still standing today. This factual record preserves the everyday life and roadside atmosphere of West Oahu during the early eighties. All our images are available as royalty-free instant downloads for use in books, media, and creative projects – or make your own prints for home, work, or as a truly unique gift.