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Built about 1875, Totaranui is one of Palmerston North's earliest houses. It was built by Peter Manson, saw miller, sheepfarmer and a member of the first Palmerston North Borough Council. 

The house was named Totaranui because a large stand of totara trees stood nearby. 

More information on the house and Peter Manson see: https://manawatuheritage.pncc.govt.nz/item/b43ae59b-5846-4aa7-a396-174315851093?child=58bb2a9f-7246-4664-8ad0-0f66ca71517b

Identification

Object type
Image
Date
September 28, 2018
Digitisation ID
COMM1539300773
Format
Born Digital
Held In
IMCA Digital Archive

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Taxonomy

Tags
early house,
house,
main street,
peter manson,
te manawa,
te manawa house,
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