ʻImiola Church is a historic wood structure in Waimea, on the Island of Hawaiʻi, coordinates 20°1′32″N 155°39′46″W / 20.02556°N 155.66278°W / 20.02556; -155.66278.
One reason was the earthquake and tsunami of 1837 which caused some to believe (as preached by Millerism) that a new Advent of Christ would arrive in 1843.
[3] The calabash bowl light fixtures are a distinctive design feature inspired by the same native Hawaiian form.
[4] In 1955 the paint was removed from the interior and natural finish of koa wood was restored.
[6] On August 28, 1975, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places as site number 75000618.