The fact that the postcard is noted to be from the Island Curio Store, Jas. (James) Steiner, Honolulu, brings to light another interesting story, as the Island Curio Store was but one very small of many ventures James Steiner was involved in.
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STEINER, JAMES, real estate, Honolulu, T. H., born in Mirschikau, Pilsen, Austria, July 24, 1860; son of Benedict and Ester (Schwarzkopf) Steiner; educated at State High school, Pilsen, Bohemia, Austria; married Rosa Schwarz in Prague, Austria, October 20, 1889; four children, Harry, Lionel, Walter and Ernest Steiner. Entered business at Frankfort-on-Main. Germany, 1876, receiving good business training; came to United States, 1881, making short stay in New York and St. Louis; came to Hawaii via San Francisco, 1882, entering employ of H. J. Hart, confectioner and caterer, with whom he soon became partner; became managing partner of business on death of Mr. Hart, 1888; retired from Hart & Co.. 1899, founding Island Curio Co.; retired from this business 1914 to devote his time to management of his property holdings and island investments. Became American citizen 1900. Member Honolulu Lodge No. 409. F. & A. M.. Mystic Lodge No. 2, K. P., and Chamber of Commerce.
For more information on James Steiner's incredible real estate holdings, take a look at this magazine article:
Posted 09/23/2012 4:51 pm
