Kapālama

[3] Traditional land divisions (ahupuaʻa) in ancient Hawaii were agricultural units that ran from the seashore to mountains.

The upland areas of Kapālama developed into ‘Ālewa Heights, and the main campus of Kamehameha Schools.

The Kapalama Military Reservation, constructed for logistical support in World War II was scheduled to close.

It is located at the southern end of Palama Street at 21°19′17″N 157°51′59″W / 21.32139°N 157.86639°W / 21.32139; -157.86639 (Kaumakapili Church)[10] After much damage through the years, members raised US$2.4 million for a renovation starting in 1993 of the Gothic Revival architecture building.

After the 1900 fire, James Arthur and Ragna Helsher Rath added social services to the center and called it Palama Settlement.