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C M Ross established his 'Bon Marche' store on the Square in 1883. By this period the business extended through to George Street, although it is unknown if the buildings connected. the building to the left, on the corner of Coleman Place was a boarding house. In the background can be seen the two storey Fire Station in Cuba Street.

Identification

Object type
Image
Date
circa 1908
Digitisation ID
2008P_Bc74_CMROSS_1636
Held In
"Coolstore"

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Taxonomy

Tags
1900s,
c m ross building,
furnishings,
george street,
palmerston north,
roscos,
shop,
thematic collections,
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Interior of C M Ross Co department store
Women’s wear department at C M Ross Co. Ltd
C M Ross department store, Coleman Place
Manchester Department and staff of C M Ross Co Ltd
Carpet and furnishing department at C M Ross Co Ltd
Women’s wear department at C M Ross Co Ltd
C M Ross Co. Ltd advertising their ‘Stock Realisation Sale’
Women’s wear department of the C M Ross Co department store
C M Ross Co. Ltd float in the peace celebrations parade
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Staff of C M Ross Co Ltd outside the store
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