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By the 1920s, Walter was a prominent figure in Hawaiian business circles, with interests spanning transportation, construction, and real estate. His achievements included the excavation of a dry dock at Pearl Harbor in 1909 and the expansion of Honolulu's docks and harbors. He also drained the wetlands of Waikiki to create Ala Wai Canal. These ambitious endeavors, combined with political savvy, earned him the nickname "Hawaii's Industrial Baron" and a reputation as one of the wealthiest and most influential figures in the region.