HONOLULU (KHON2) — In the heart of Aiea lives the second-largest shopping center in Hawaii, where friends and family continue to make memories.
This is none other than Pearlridge Center. The mall originally opened in 1972 and continues to attract locals and visitors alike.
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The mall has seen many changes over the years, from renovations to extensions. Take a look at how it once looked back in the day.
Featuring its first expansion in 1976, Pearlridge Downtown opened its doors, featuring the Skycab, Hawaii’s only monorail system.
The Skycab connected both Uptown and Downtown. Riders could pay a fee and catch the Skycab over to the other side of the mall, skipping the hassle of walking between the two sides…