More Info →Tree-lined Walkway, Victoria Esplanade

Description

A postcard showing a lovely shady walk within the Victoria Esplanade gardens. In 1890, the Palmerston North Reserves Act resulted in 39 acres along the river bank set aside for a park. The first development occurred in 1897 when a metal path was formed at the Fitzherbert Ave end. The whole area was named the “Victoria Esplanade” to celebrate Queen Victoria’s 60th jubilee. Later it became known as the Esplanade Gardens.

Identification

Object type

Postcard

Relation

Public Photograph Collection P 66

Date

circa 1915

Digitisation ID

2011N_P66_006020

Held In

Coolstore