Kona Kai, Philadelphia, PA (restaurant) - Locating Tiki

D Dustycajun Tiki Socialite Santa Barbara, CA Joined: Nov 16, 2007 Posts: 5295	D Dustycajun Posted posted on Fri, Mar 12, 2010 5:04 PM This really cool photo of the opening day at the Kona Kai was on ebay recently. Here is the story that went with the listing: One 8 x 10 interior photo of the famous Kona Kai that was once at the Marriott hotel in Philidelphia, Pa. This photo was originally taken in 3-d by Armet and Davis' personal photographer, Jack Laxer on opening day to document the decor. A very rare long exposure taken in this dark environment with all of the lamps glowing. Most postcards and documentation of old tiki restaurants were photographed with flashes or with the lights on. This is a rare glimpse into the true dark look of a tiki/Polynesian restaurant. DC

This really cool photo of the opening day at the Kona Kai was on ebay recently.

Here is the story that went with the listing:

One 8 x 10 interior photo of the famous Kona Kai that was once at the Marriott hotel in Philidelphia, Pa.
This photo was originally taken in 3-d by Armet and Davis' personal photographer, Jack Laxer on opening day to document the decor.
A very rare long exposure taken in this dark environment with all of the lamps glowing. Most postcards and documentation of old tiki restaurants were photographed with flashes or with the lights on.
This is a rare glimpse into the true dark look of a tiki/Polynesian restaurant.

Post #516918 by Dustycajun on Fri, Mar 12, 2010 5:04 PM