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Description

In 1890, the Palmerston North Reserves Act resulted in 39 acres along the bank of the Manawatu River set aside for the development of a park. The first development occurred in 1897 when a metal path was formed at the Fitzherbert Ave end. The whole area was named the “Victoria Esplanade” to celebrate Queen Victoria’s 60th jubilee. Shown here are some of the lovely intersecting paths and the manicured lawns.

Identification

Object type
Postcard
Archive
Postcard Collection
Date
circa 1910
Digitisation ID
2016P_Postcard16_013204
Format
Postcard

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Tags
colour,
hand-tinted,
maoriland postcard,
victoria esplanade,
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Related items

Tea Kiosk, Victoria Esplanade
The Square, Palmerston North
Railway Station, Palmerston North
The Punt, Manawatu River Near Palmerston North
The Square with Post Office and Te Awe Awe Statue
Train in the Square
The Square South West, 1902
Walking in Turitea Stream
Victoria Esplanade Gardens - Peter Black Conservatory
General view pond, Esplanade
Victoria Esplanade Gardens - Cherry Trees
Cherry Blossoms