More Info →Old Buildings Section 662 prior to demolition for new Library

Description

This series of images depicts the development of the site at the corner of The Square and Main Street (east) over the period of 17 June 1963 – 5 April 1965. During this time these existing buildings including the former Municipal Council Offices/Third Public Library the former Manawatū Evening Standard offices, and the corner retail building) were demolished to make way for the construction of a new public library. The public library was officially opened on 4 November 1965. This photograph shows the frontage onto Main Street. The railway line which ran down Main Street until 1964 can be seen behind the cars in the foreground.

Identification

Object type

Image

Archive

Palmerston North City Council

Date

July 1963

Digitisation ID

2020P_PNCC-S47_032436

Format

B&W print