Old Buildings Section 662 prior to demolition for new Library
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. Dur...
Public Library
The new public library was officially opened on 4 November, 1965 and served as the city's library until 1996. The caption reads: "The library building from The ...
Public Library shortly before opening
The Palmerston North Public Library as seen from Main Street. The building was officially opened on 4 November, 1965 and served as the city's library until 1996...
Public Library shortly before opening
The Palmerston North Public Library as seen from Main Street. The building was officially opened on 4 November, 1965 and served as the city's library until 1996...
Public Library
The Palmerston North Public Library as seen from near the corner of Rangitikei Street and The Square. The building was officially opened on 4 November, 1965 and...
Awapuni Library
The entrance to the Awapuni Library at 96C College Street, Palmerston North. The library opened in November, 1987.
Public Library - Circulation Staff
Palmerston North Public Library Circulation Staff. Front row (L-R): Melva Hardie, Joyce Dennis, Diana Pipke, Jenny Duckett, Elizabeth Grant. Second row: Suzanne...
Public Library - Staff Photograph
Palmerston North Public Library Staff. Front row (L-R): Margaret Mowat, Marie Moncrieff, Irene Wolfbauer, Ian Malcolm, Julie Tucker,Diana Pipke, Chris Campbell....
Herbert Greenwood, Librarian
On the far left is Herbert Greenwood (1889-1958), Librarian of Palmerston North Public Library 1938-1957. The other people are unidentified.
Public Library - Children's Department
A series of images depicting unidentified children in the Children's Department of the newly construction Palmerston North Public Library. This photograph shows...
Public Library - security gate - reference department
A new public library was opened in November 65 on the corner of Main Street and The Square. This photograph shows a child standing at the security gates.
Public Library - Children's Department
A new public library was opened in November 65 on the corner of Main Street and The Square. This photograph shows a librarian reading to children in the childre...
Mobile Library interior view
A new mobile library bus began service in 1989. This photograph shows (from left) the Mayor, Paul Rieger, Unknown, Anthony Lewis (Librarian - obscured) and Ian ...
Roslyn Library
A new public library was opened in November 65 on the corner of Main Street and The Square. This photograph shows the interior of the Roslyn Library.
Public Library - Issues/Returns Desk - Ground floor
A new public library was opened in November 65 on the corner of Main Street and The Square. This photograph shows customers at the counter.
Public Library - Exterior View
A new public library was opened in November 65 on the corner of Main Street and The Square. This photograph shows the frontage on Main Street.
Public Library - Magazine area
A new public library was opened in November 65 on the corner of Main Street and The Square. This photograph looks down on men reading magazines.
Interior images of the Public Library
A series of images showing the interior of the newly constructed public library. Includes customers and staff.
Public Library Interior Publicity Images
A publicity image used in the souvenir programme for the offical opening of the public library in 1965. The reverse reads: "A view from the ground floor showing...
Library Staff
Library staff at the newly opened Palmerston North Public Library.
Public Library Water Feature
The water feature in the newly opened Palmerston North Public Library.
Construction of the Public Library - exterior
A series of images spanning 4 May - 14 September, 1965, depicting the construction of the Public Library on the corner of Main Street and The Square. The libra...
Official Opening of the Public Library
Maurice Sexton (Chairman Library and City Councillor) speaking at the official opening of the public library.
The First Church of Christ Scientist Blueprints
Blueprint of The First Church of Christ Scientist with drawings for Ground Floor; Foundations; Longitudinal Sections; Side Elevation; Rear Elevation; Cross Sect...
The First Church of Christ Scientist Sunday School Blueprint
Blueprint of The First Church of Christ Scientist with drawings for the new Sunday School Building. Contains setting out and electrical plan; foundation plan; f...
Historical Maori Pageant Souvenir Programme
From the title page, "Historical Maori Pageant Organised and Staged by the Maori People of the Manawatu District for the Diamond Jubilee Committee of Palmerston...
Map showing proposed boundaries of Palmerston North city
Topographical map showing boundaries proposed by the Palmerston North City Council (August and November 1988) and Local Government Commission (Interim Determina...
Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth - Order of Service
"A Form of Prayer and Thanksgiving to Almighty God commended by the Archbishops of Cantebury and York for general use on Wednesday, the 12th Day of May, 1937 be...
Unveiling of Memorial Shrine - Order of Service
The order of service from the unveiling of the Memorial Shrine at Fitzroy Memorial Park (later known as Memorial Park). The memorial was created to remember ser...
Plans for the development of central Palmerston North
Plans for the development of the central area around The Square of Palmerston North. It includes proposals for the use of public spaces around Coleman Mall, Bro...