Mai Kai 50th Anniv. - a look back in pictures! - General Tiki

S Swanky Tiki Socialite Hapa Haole Hideaway, Knoxville, TN Joined: Apr 03, 2002 Posts: 5398	S Swanky Posted posted on Wed, Feb 22, 2012 3:45 PM Thought I should add this here with the other stuff about "Barney": From April 10th, 1964, the paper reports on traffic snarled due to the Barney West carved Tikis being placed at the Mai-Kai. 11 pieces from 1 to 6 tons came by freight car. 16 foot, 3 1/2 ton "Barney gets put in place 23 foot, 6 ton Moai "...constitute the largest carved South Seas statuary in the United States, and their addition to the restaurant's lavish tropical gardens make up what is believed to be the largest and most complete collection of artifacts in this country." Back then, they were both placed at the south end of the property, out front. Mai-Kai Memories Series Custom ceramic mugs! [ Edited by: Swanky 2012-02-22 15:49 ]

Thought I should add this here with the other stuff about "Barney":

From April 10th, 1964, the paper reports on traffic snarled due to the Barney West carved Tikis being placed at the Mai-Kai. 11 pieces from 1 to 6 tons came by freight car.

16 foot, 3 1/2 ton "Barney gets put in place

23 foot, 6 ton Moai

"...constitute the largest carved South Seas statuary in the United States, and their addition to the restaurant's lavish tropical gardens make up what is believed to be the largest and most complete collection of artifacts in this country."

Back then, they were both placed at the south end of the property, out front.

Mai-Kai Memories Series Custom ceramic mugs!

[ Edited by: Swanky 2012-02-22 15:49 ]

Post #626043 by Swanky on Wed, Feb 22, 2012 3:45 PM