
Cherry Blossom, Victoria Esplanade
- Description
Development began on the Victoria Esplanade in Palmerston North, named to mark Queen Victoria's 60th jubilee, in 1897. Cherry blossom trees were first planted in the 1920s, and became a feature of the gardens. Hundreds of people came to view them each year when in blossom and special trains ran from Wellington to bring sightseers.
Identification
- Object type
- Image
- Date
- 1944
- Digitisation ID
- 2007N_P38_RES_0145
- Held In
- Coolstore