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Local historians weekly "Back Issues" article in the Manawatū Standard. History of the Square Edge building and development of section 676, its site. The front portion original building was erected on the site in the 1870s, with further buidings built in 1892, 1924 and 1945. The buildings' history has been affected by fires and earthquakes. It is scheduled for earthquake strengthening in the near future (2024).

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Object type
Image
Content type
Born digital
Relation
Manawatū Standard
Date
September 7, 2024
Digitisation ID
2024Pa_IMCA-DigitalArchive_042540
Format
Born Digital

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council chamber,
historic building,
library building,
manawatu standard,
square edge,
the square, businesses,
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