View of The Square from Hopwood Clock Tower - Main Street West
This image is from a series taken around 1957 that shows a view of The Square from the top of the Hopwood Clock Tower. This one looks down Main Street West, showing the railway yards.
Electric Power Board Building Decorated for Royal Visit
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip, the Duke of Edinburgh, visited Palmerston North 6-7 January 1954, staying overnight at the Grand Hotel. The city was decorated with lights to welcome them. This negative was copied from a series of slides taken around 1954.
Floral Crest for 1958 Floral Festival
This photograph shows a floral display that took place in the Square in conjunction with the 1958 Floral Festival. this garden was sited at the end of Fitzherbert Avenue, on The Square. The Hopwood Clock Tower is visible behind the display.
View of The Square from Hopwood Clock Tower - Coleman Mall
This image is from a series taken around 1957 that shows a view of The Square from the top of the Hopwood Clock Tower. This one looks toward the corner of Coleman Place and The Square, including the Coronation Monument. This feature was later moved to the corner of The Square nearest to Broadway Avenue.
View of The Square from Hopwood Clock Tower - Church Street West
This image is from a series taken around 1957 that shows a view of The Square from the top of the Hopwood Clock Tower. This one shows the corner of Church Street West and The Square, including the Lakelet.
View of The Square from Hopwood Clock Tower - Church Street East
This image is from a series taken around 1957 that shows a view of The Square from the top of the Hopwood Clock Tower. This one shows the corner of Church Street East and The Square, including the PDC building and the Club Hotel.
View of The Square from Hopwood Clock Tower - Rangitikei Street
This image is from a series taken around 1957 that shows a view of The Square from the top of the Hopwood Clock Tower. This one looks up Rangitikei Street.
View of The Square from Hopwood Clock Tower - Main Street East
This image is from a series taken around 1957 that shows a view of The Square from the top of the Hopwood Clock Tower. This one looks up Main Street East.
1954 Royal Visit Decorations
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip, the Duke of Edinburgh, visited Palmerston North 6-7 January 1954, staying overnight at the Grand Hotel. The city was decorated to welcome them. The T&G Building is shown here flying the British flag and the Bank of Australasia (brick building in front) is decorated with crowns.
1954 Royal Visit Decorations
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip, the Duke of Edinburgh, visited Palmerston North 6-7 January 1954, staying overnight at the Grand Hotel. The city was decorated with lights to welcome them. There was a similar crown decoration on top of the band rotunda in The Square, but this appears to be in a different location. This negative was copied from a series of slides taken around 1954.
View of The Square from Hopwood Clock Tower - Bus Station
This image is from a series taken around 1957 that shows a view of The Square from the top of the Hopwood Clock Tower. This one looks toward Broadway Avenue, including a view of the Bus Station that was once located in The Square.
The Square Decorated for Royal Visit
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip, the Duke of Edinburgh, visited Palmerston North 6-7 January 1954, staying overnight at the Grand Hotel (shown on the right side of the image). The Municipal Chamber (now Square Edge), which can be seen to the left of All Saints Church, is decorated for the visit.
Broadway Avenue Decorated for Royal Visit
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip, the Duke of Edinburgh, visited Palmerston North 6-7 January 1954, staying overnight at the Grand Hotel. The city was decorated with lights to welcome them. This negative was copied from a series of slides taken around 1954.