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This postcard shows the corner of Fitzherbert Avenue and The Square, looking towards Church Street East. In the foreground is the Occidental Hotel. It was originally built in 1881 and burnt down in 1891. After being rebuilt, it was again destroyed by fire in May 1927. The Public Library was situated on the site from 1927-1965.

Identification

Object type
Postcard
Digitisation ID
2014N_Sq292_008688
Title
Corner of Fitzherbert Avenue and Church Street East
Relation
Public Photograph Collection Sq 292
Held In
Coolstore

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Creation

Created By
Place
Palmerston North
Date
circa 1925

Object rights

Credit Line
Palmerston North City Library
License
No Known Restrictions

Taxonomy

Tags
clock,
dm george,
hairdressing saloon,
ox,
pedestrian,
photographs,
pianos,
pram,
sky,
the square,
vern kerr,
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Panorama of The Square from the top of the Post Office - circa 1914-1920
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