Help Finish the Ford Island Control Tower Renovations at Pearl Harbor
U-Haul has invested over $7 million in the restoration of the Ford Island Control Tower at Pearl Harbor, commemorating WWII heroes. An interactive tour now offers 360-degree views of the historic site. The final restoration phase requires an additional $800,000, of which half is sought through donations. The renovations honor veterans, especially those connected to U-Haul, which was established by a Navy veteran. U-Haul continues to support veteran recruitment and charities. The project not only preserves history but also enriches visitor experience.
- Over $7 million invested in restoration, enhancing historical significance.
- Introduction of The Top of the Tower Tour improves visitor engagement.
- Strong community support for veterans through recruitment and charities.
- Half of the $800,000 needed for final restoration is reliant on donations, indicating potential funding challenges.
HONOLULU and PHOENIX, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Preserving Pearl Harbor's landmarks and the memory of our fallen heroes for future generations is a worthy endeavor. Restoration of the Ford Island Control Tower is part of that ongoing effort.
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Pearl Harbor visitors now have access to an unforgettable new experience with The Top of the Tower Tour. The tour offers 360-degree views of America's WWII Aviation Battlefield from the tower's observation deck, thanks to an elevator gifted by the Shoen family of U-Haul®. The attraction opened on Memorial Day.
But there is work still to be done.
U-Haul invites the public to follow its lead and help the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum finish restoring the Ford Island Control Tower.
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Of course, unplanned giving is not always an option during difficult economic times. Simply sharing word of the restoration project and donation opportunity is appreciated. Taking The Top of the Tower Tour in Honolulu, Hawaii is another great way to provide support.
Pearl Harbor holds special significance for U-Haul, which was started by a U.S. Navy veteran and his wife in 1945 as WWII was coming to a victorious end. U-Haul has been headquartered in Arizona since 1967. The Top of the Tower Tour offers views of the Pearl Harbor National Memorial featuring the USS Arizona Memorial, as well as Battleship Row, where eight ships were bombed and four sunken, the Arizona among them. Veterans affiliated with U-Haul who served in the Pacific Theater are honored with a display in the tower lobby.
"Reopening the Ford Island Control Tower is another way to honor the memories and preserve the stories of the brave individuals who sacrificed their lives defending our freedom," stated Joe Shoen, U-Haul Chairman and son of founders L.S. "Sam" and Anna Mary Carty Shoen.
Today, U-Haul actively recruits veterans and offers them hiring preference, while also working with numerous charitable organizations that support veterans' causes. Well over 1,300 veterans are employed by U-Haul.
Details of the tower renovations can be found at pearlharboraviationmuseum.org.
Contact:
Jeff Lockridge
Media & Public Relations
publicrelations@uhaul.com
(602) 760-4941
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