This series of images depicts the development of the site at the corner of The Square and Main Street (east) over the period of 17 June 1963 – 5 April 1965. During this time these existing buildings including the former Municipal Council Offices/Third Public Library the former Manawatū Evening Standard offices, and the corner retail building) were demolished to make way for the construction of a new public library. The public library was officially opened on 4 November 1965. Retail businesses being demolished housed Mowlem's Pharmacy and Evans Bag Store.

Old Buildings Section 662 prior to demolition for new Library
Identification
- Object type
- Image
- Digitisation ID
- 2020P_PNCC-S47_032437
- Title
- Old Buildings Section 662 prior to demolition for new Library
- Format
- B&W print
- Held In
- Coolstore
- Original held in
- PNCC Series 47, Box 2
- Date
- 1963-07
Creation
- Created By
- "Wally D' - W. R. Davies, Palmerston North
- Place
- Corner of Main Street and The Square, Palmerston North
Object rights
- License
- By Attribution Alone
Taxonomy
- Community Tags
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