Construction of C M Ross department store, The Square

Description

C M Ross Co Ltd was one of the foremost department stores in Palmerston North. It was established in The Square in 1883. As it expanded it acquired more property, including through to George Street and Coleman Place. In 1927 it demolished its three existing frontages on The Square and built a new four storey building, remaining in business throughout construction. This building served as a department store until it was purchased by the Palmerston North City Council and renovated into the Central Library for Palmerston North.

Identification

Relation

Public Photograph Collection Bc 292

Date

1927 to 1928

Digitisation id

2009N_Bc292_BUI_2483

Held in

Coolstore