House on Princess Street
This house was located at 18 Princess Street, where the UCOL (Universal College of Learning) Atrium now stands.
Creator: Unknown
Place: Palmerston North
Date: September 5, 1992
Family at the Palmerston North Public Library
Children being read to in the children's and young people's area of the Palmerston North Public Library. Taken on the occasion of the millionth issue of a library item.
Creator: Unknown
Place: Corner of Main Street and The Square
Date: May 22, 1992
Official Opening of the Public Library
Maurice Sexton (Chairman Library and City Councillor) speaking at the official opening of the public library.
Creator: "Wally D' - W. R. Davies, Palmerston North
Place: Corner of Main Street and The Square, Palmerston North
Date: November 1965
Childrens area of the Palmerston North Public Library
Children's and young people's area at the Palmerston North Public Library. Taken on the occasion of the millionth issue of a library item.
Creator: Unknown
Place: Corner of Main Street and The Square
Date: May 22, 1992
Child on computer the Palmerston North Public Library
A boy at a computer terminal in the Palmerston North Public Library. Taken on the occasion of the millionth issue of a library item.
Creator: Unknown
Place: Corner of Main Street and The Square
Date: May 22, 1992
Paul Rieger, Mayor at the Palmerston North Public Library
Mayor, Paul Rieger, at a computer terminal in the Palmerston North Public Library.The Public Library was on the corner of The Square and Main Street. Taken on the occasion of the millionth issue of a library item.
Creator: Unknown
Place: Corner of Main Street and The Square
Date: May 22, 1992
Childrens area of the Palmerston North Public Library
Children's and young people's area at the Palmerston North Public Library. Taken on the occasion of the millionth issue of a library item.
Creator: Unknown
Place: Corner of Main Street and The Square
Date: May 22, 1992
Issues and returns area of the Palmerston North Public Library
The issues and return area of the Palmerston North Public Library. Behind the desk are librarians Robert Ensing, Lynette Collis, Bernie Roche and Brenda-Ann Symonds. Taken on the occasion of the millionth issue of a library item.
Creator: Unknown
Place: Corner of Main Street and The Square
Date: May 22, 1992
Millionith issue' sponsors notice at the Palmerston North Public Library
There was a celebration of the millionth issue of a library item, at the Palmerston North Public Library. This notice on the door recognises the local sponsors of prizes.
Creator: Unknown
Place: Corner of Main Street and The Square
Date: May 22, 1992
People at computer terminals at the Palmerston North Public Library
People at the computer terminals in the Palmerston North Public Library. Taken on the occasion of the millionth issue of a library item.
Creator: Unknown
Place: Corner of Main Street and The Square
Date: May 22, 1992
Issues and returns area of the Palmerston North Public Library
The issues and return area of the Palmerston North Public Library. Taken on the occasion of the millionth issue of a library item.
Creator: Unknown
Place: Corner of Main Street and The Square
Date: May 22, 1992
Celebration of the millionth issue at the Palmerston North Public Library
The borrower of the millionth item from the Palmerston North at the Public Library in Palmerston North.The borrower is believed to be Mrs Killington, seen here with a staff member at the issues desk.
Creator: Unknown
Place: Corner of Main Street and The Square
Date: May 22, 1992
Celebration of the millionth issue at the Palmerston North Public Library
A prize was presented to the borrower of the millionth item from the Palmerston North Public Library. The winner is believed to be Mrs Killington, seen here with Mayor Paul Rieger (at left).
Creator: Unknown
Place: Corner of Main Street and The Square
Date: May 22, 1992
Celebration of the millionth issue at the Palmerston North Public Library
A prize was presented to the millionth issue borrower of a library item. The winner is believed to be Mrs Killington.
Creator: Unknown
Place: Corner of Main Street and The Square
Date: May 22, 1992
Flower gardens in The Square
Flower garden on the Square, on the corner of Main Street. Beyond can be seen the Chief Post Office on the left and the Telecom tower and the Public Library on the right.
Creator: Unknown
Place: The Square, Palmerston North
Date: circa 1988
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 ornamental pool and internal stair to first floor."
Creator: Argosy Industrial Photos, Palmerston North
Place: Corner of Main Street and The Square, Palmerston North
Date: November 1965
Library Staff
Eleanor Dracup (left) and Pamela Mardon (right), library staff at the newly opened Palmerston North Public Library.
Creator: "Wally D' - W. R. Davies, Palmerston North
Place: Corner of Main Street and The Square, Palmerston North
Date: November 1965
City Archives workroom
The City Archives moved to the Palmerston North Public Library in the late 1980s. They were housed on the 4th floor of the former library on the corner of The Square and Main Street. Assistant Archivist, Barbara Olsen, is pictured.
Creator: Unknown
Place: Palmerston North
Date: September 14, 1992
Palmerston North Public Library staff and customers
Staff of the Palmerston North Public Library, with customers. The Public Library was on the corner of The Square and Main Street. Taken on the occasion of the millionth issue of a library item.
Creator: Unknown
Place: Corner of Main Street and The Square
Date: May 22, 1992
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 [?], Belinda Kelland, Sally Austin, Lorna Olsen, Barbara Yeoman, Linda Pearson. Third ...
Creator: Peter Cain Studios, Palmerston North
Place: Corner of Main Street and The Square, Palmerston North
Date: circa 1984
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 library was officially opened on 4 November, 1965.
Creator: "Wally D' - W. R. Davies, Palmerston North
Place: Corner of Main Street and The Square, Palmerston North
Date: November 1965
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. Second Row: Belinda Kelland, Ruth Blakely, Patricia Key, Elizabeth Grant, Fiona Harkne...
Creator: Peter Cain Studios, Palmerston North
Place: Corner of Main Street and The Square, Palmerston North
Date: circa 1984
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.
Place: Corner of Main Street and The Square, Palmerston North
Date: circa 1989
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 children listening to a librarian.
Place: Corner of Main Street and The Square, Palmerston North
Date: circa 1966
Public Library Water Feature
The water feature in the newly opened Palmerston North Public Library.
Creator: "Wally D' - W. R. Davies, Palmerston North
Place: Corner of Main Street and The Square, Palmerston North
Date: November 1965
Shops at the corner of George and Main Streets
The corner shop was at one time Frank Davis Land Agent, but would appear to have changed hands, judging by the Topline signs. Further down the street the original Centrepoint Theatre is situated at 81 George Street. It was formerly a music club ca...
Creator: Unknown
Place: Palmerston North
Date: circa 1979
Looking towards Church Street side of The Square
Taken from the Civic Administration Building of PNCC. Overlooks the Butterfly Lakelet towards the corner of Fitzherbert Avenue and The Square, including the National Mutual high rise building, the PDC and St Andrews Presbyterian Church.
Creator: Unknown
Place: Palmerston North
Date: circa 1977
Palmerston North Gas staff members
Staff of Palmerston North Gas lined up up outside the Natural Gas Workshop and Store at 271 Ferguson Street, with vehicles.
Creator: Unknown
Place: The Square, Palmerston North
Date: 1989
Building a new bridge across the Butterfly Lakelet
The lakelet was constructed in 1909, in the shape of a butterfly, with the bridge across it depicting its body. There have been 4 bridges built across the lakelet, this being the third one. It was replaced by a new bridge in 2004. Beyond can be s...
Creator: Unknown
Place: The Square, Palmerston North
Date: February 1988
Building a new bridge across the Butterfly Lakelet
The lakelet was constructed in 1909, in the shape of a butterfly, with the bridge across it depicting its body. There have been 4 bridges built across the lakelet, this being the third one. It was replaced by a new bridge in 2004. Beyond can be s...
Creator: Unknown
Place: The Square, Palmerston North
Date: February 1988
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