What is king kalakaua building?

King Kalakaua Building, formerly known as the Yokohama Specie Bank Building, is a historic building located in downtown Honolulu, Hawaii. The building was constructed in 1881 by the Yokohama Specie Bank, a Japanese bank that was active in Hawaii during the late 19th century. The building's distinctive architecture features elements of both Japanese and Western design, including a hipped roof, bay windows, and intricate metalwork.

After the bank closed in 1920, the building was later purchased by the Hawaiian government and was renamed after King Kalakaua, who was known for his promotion of Hawaiian culture and arts. Today, the King Kalakaua Building serves as the headquarters for the Hawaii State Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972 and is considered a significant example of early Western and Japanese architecture in Hawaii.