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Local historians weekly "Back Issues" article in the Manawatū Standard. Concrete log fences are almost a unique Palmerston North feature. There are some 30 homes throughout the city with the fences, built in the 1920s. The most recognised of the fences surrounds 170 Russell Street, the "Log Cabin" house.

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Object type
Image
Content type
Born digital
Relation
Manawatū Standard
Date
May 25, 2024
Digitisation ID
2024Pa_IMCA-DigitalArchive_042230
Format
Born Digital
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"IMCA Digital Archive"

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