Rare 1924 Hawaii Aerial Photos - Lot of 17 Original US Army Air Corps Photos For Sale

**Item Overview:**Up for sale is an incredibly rare, intact historical collection of twenty (20) original 1924 U.S. Army Air Corps aerial photographs documenting the Territory of Hawaii. These prints were captured by the 11th Photo Section during a landmark systematic mapping survey of the islands. Each photographic print features a crisp, authentic white text identification stamp in the corner noting the location, date (October 1924), and altitude (predominantly shot from 2,500 feet). **Historical Significance:**This multi-island portfolio captures the raw, undeveloped landscape of early 20th-century Hawaii long before modern urbanization. Landmark locations included in this lot cover O‘ahu, Kaua‘i, and Hawai‘i Island, featuring highly sought-after geographic and military subjects.**Notable Highlights Included in this Lot:*** **Nu‘uanu Pali (O‘ahu):** Striking view down the sheer cliffs showcasing the narrow, historic "Old Pali Road" and the 1910 Nu‘uanu Reservoir No. 4 Dam.* **Kīlauea Volcano & Kilauea Military Camp (Hawai‘i Island):** Captured during the monumental year of Kīlauea's historic May 1924 explosive eruptions. Includes shots near the camp airfield infrastructure.* **Wailua River Valley (Kaua‘i):** Exceptional bird's-eye view of traditional agricultural wetland layouts and river topography.* ...plus 16 additional stunning aerial views from this 1924 military mapping sequence.**Condition Report:**Genuine vintage items from 1924. These are loose, original physical prints, NOT modern reproductions. They exhibit typical age-appropriate toning and edge wear consistent with centenary paper artifacts. Please inspect the high-resolution images provided to verify individual print conditions and corner text stamps.