Back Issues: The fiery history of a city landmark

Description

Local historians weekly "Back Issues" article in the Manawatū Standard. The grandstand at the Showgrounds, later Central Energy Trust Arena, has been extensively damaged a number of times in its history. Opened in 1900 with seating capacity for 2250, it was damaged by a severe storm in 1936. It was damaged by a fire in 1976 and completely destroyed by fire in 1983. A new grandstand opened in 1986, with seating capacity for 15,000.

Identification

Content type

Born digital

Relation

Manawatū Standard

Date

April 11, 2026

Digitisation id

2026Pa_IMCA-DigitalArchive_044298

Format

Born Digital

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IMCA Digital Archive