The Mataamua building was the first building constructed for the Teacher's Training College. It was subsequentially earthquake strengthened with a metal frame extending round the exterior. The building was scheduled for demolition when the campus was sold to the Wallace Development Company in 2016. For extensive information on the campus, search for Ben Foster's community uploads in Manawatū Heritage.
A float created from paper flowers, depicting a women in a large dress, in a parade at an unknown location (perhaps the A & P showgrounds). It was created by the Newbury Country Women's Institute.
Looking down from the Broadway end of The Square, past the Main Street corner to the the PDC department store on Church Street.
The Esplanade is on Fitzherbert Avenue, near the Manawatū River.
A boy posing in front of the Butterfly Lakelet in The Square, and beyond to the corner of Fitzherbert Avenue. At centre, on the corner of Fitzherbert Avenue can be seen the Municipal Library of the time.
The railway yards between Main Street and Church Street, prior to their move to edge of Palmerston North, off Tremaine Avenue, in the 1960s.
The Clock Tower was built in The Square in 1955 through a donation from local businessman, Arthur Hopwood. The sound shell that was originally attached was removed in the 1990s. Beyond can be a seen a steam train running through The Square. The railway was finally diverted to the outskirts of Palmerston North in 1964.
A passsenger train travelling through The Square, at the corner of Main Street. Beyond can be seen the Commercial Hotel on the corner, and the corner of The Square gardens. Not long after this image was taken the railway was diverted from The Square to the edge of the city, and the railway lines were removed.
Milne and Choyce bought the former C M Ross department store in The Square, in 1959. They sold to the D.I.C. in 1966. This building now houses the Palmerston North Central Library.
A crowd of people attending the sale of stock in The Square.
Looking down towards the corner of The Square, showing: Palmerston North Council administration building (now Square Edge); All Saints Church; Justice and Edmunds Ltd
The Clock Tower was built in The Square in 1955 through a donation from local businessman, Arthur Hopwood. The sound shell that was originally attached was removed in the 1990s.
The butterfly lakelet (named for its shape) was built in 1909. The water jets were added in 1966.
Looking down Coleman Mall to George Street, showing businesses: Mayfair movie theatre); 2ZA (radio station); Hallensteins (now Youth Space); Midland Hotel; Harrisons (nurserymen); Fox Stationels (booksellers and newsagents); Cameo Florists
The corner of Broadway and The Square. The Australia and New Zealand Bank Limited building (now demolished) is on the corner with the prominent T& G Mutual Life building (still existent), built 1938, behind it.
Milne and Choyce operated in Palmerston North from 1959 - 1966. They bought the store, built 1927-1928, from the C M Ross Company (locally owned) in 1959 and sold to the D.I.C. in 1966.
Looking down Rangitikei Street in the direction of The Square, taken from near the Maire Street corner.
Looking down Broadway from The Square, showing the Australia and New Zealand Bank, with the T&G Mutual Life Society building behind.
A crowd of people attending the sale of stock in The Square.
Railway yards in Main Street, Palmerston North, just prior to their closure when the lines were diverted to the edge of the city.