I loved this, Anne Marie. To read a story that is so wonderfully human in my feed of forgettable trends and immaculate hospitality imagery. A reminder of finding simplicity in a world that has become too beholden to data, systems and specialists.
Thank you so much, Rosanna! My grandfather was such a character. I loved diving into the articles about him out there. I’ll continue to publish pieces like this and excerpts from my father’s book in Hotel History for paid subscribers.
What a great read! It is always amazing what could be done so informally back then. I also think this highlights the value of relationships which your grandfather seemed to understand.
Thanks Leah! Crazy that he could by a lot in Waikiki for $5k. That’s $119k today. I think we forget how untouched Hawaii was back then. Here’s the Royal Hawaiian hotel from the WWII era
I loved this, Anne Marie. To read a story that is so wonderfully human in my feed of forgettable trends and immaculate hospitality imagery. A reminder of finding simplicity in a world that has become too beholden to data, systems and specialists.
Thank you so much, Rosanna! My grandfather was such a character. I loved diving into the articles about him out there. I’ll continue to publish pieces like this and excerpts from my father’s book in Hotel History for paid subscribers.
What a great read! It is always amazing what could be done so informally back then. I also think this highlights the value of relationships which your grandfather seemed to understand.
Thanks Leah! Crazy that he could by a lot in Waikiki for $5k. That’s $119k today. I think we forget how untouched Hawaii was back then. Here’s the Royal Hawaiian hotel from the WWII era