Memorial Park, Pre-Development
Object type
Image
- Description
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Photograph showing the natural state of Memorial Park before the development of the area started, dated 1 September 1952.
Formerly a ballast pit owned by New Zealand Railways, the Memorial Park area was developed as a recreational area from 1938 until 1954. Renamed Fitzroy Park, the eastern end of the park was beautified after being sold to the Palmerston North City Council, with the western side of the park being developed after WWII to commemorate those who served overseas. The entire area was renamed Memorial Park after an official opening on 3 December 1954.
Identification
- Relation
- PNCC 4/7/2, Contract 303
- Date
- September 1, 1952
- Digitisation id
- 2018P_PNCC4-7-2-C303_024971_018
- Format
- B&W print
- Held in
- PNCC Archives
Creation
- Created By
- PNCC
- Place
- Memorial Park, Main Street, Palmerston North
Object rights
- License
- By Attribution Alone