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'Totaranui' was built c1871 by Peter Manson, a sawmiller, on his farm about where Fitzroy Street in Palmerston North stands. It was probably enlarged by him over the years. In 1906 it was sold and the Pascoe family became residents in 1908 and bought the house c1912. Pascoes lived in the house until donating it the Palmerston North City Council, when it was restored and temporarily sited on the corner of Main Street and The Square during Palmerston North's centennial celebrations. It now stands at Te Manawa, Museum, Art Gallery and Science Centre. It is thought to be the oldest existent house in Palmerston North. This photograph was taken the day prior to Totaranui opening when workers were constructing gardens outside of house.

Identification

Object type
Image
Relation
Public Photograph Collection Mu 2
Date
October 3, 1970
Digitisation ID
2011N_Mu2_005668
Held In
Coolstore

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buildings,
photographs,
residence,
te manawa house,
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Related items

'Totaranui', Manawatu Museum
Offical Opening of 'Totaranui' in The Square
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'Totaranui’, Fitzroy Street
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