If you never saw the original Pioneer Mill, you really missed seeing something wonderful from Maui’s past. The gargantuan steel structure and smoky/sweet smell greeted you as you drove up Lahainaluna Road which was covered in dust, caked-on red dirt, and cane stalk remnants. The mill stood on both sides of the road with a bridge-like connector in the middle. Come present day, the only surviving artifact is a majestic 225 foot high smokestack that has been beautifully restored into a free visitable monument, complete with restored locomotives. For the past six years(since 2009) they held an event known as the Lahaina Plantation Days that showcased plantation history, exhibits, arts, crafts, entertainment, and food booths, which benefitted the Lahaina Restoration Foundation. Sadly the event’s finale was this year, 2015.
Val S.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 South Pasadena, CA
My great-grandfather helped build this smokestack, so I decided to take a look. It’s what remains of the sugar mill. I like that they saved it and have the dedication bricks. To think that this one thing means so many different things to so many different people is just amazing.
