Shinmachi fishermen at the dock on the Wailoa River, ca. 1925

Sumie Tokunaga opened his fishing and tackle shop in Shinmachi in 1920. His family continues to operate the store as a successful sporting goods store in Hilo. Michael A. Tokunaga Family Collection

Damage to Hawaii Planing Mill was extensive but the building was still standing and the company was able to rebuild in a safer location. Photo courtesy of Hawaii Planing Mill Archives.