The intersection of George Street and Cuba Street has been redeveloped a number of times over the years, but some building frontages remain more or less the same - the Cosmopolitan Club building on the left and the RSA Soldier's Club (Cafe Cuba) on the right.
This photo was taken by Caleb, Sam and Natalie of the Manawatū Home Educator's network as part of a session with the Heritage team at Palmerston North City Library.
The Grand Hotel was designed by J G Maddison in the Second Empire style, and constucted in 1906 by Trevor and Sons. It replaced the Provincial Hotel which burned down in the same year. As an hotel it hosted many important vistors, including two Royal visits (1927 and 1954). In 1985 the hotel was converted into commercial offices and retail space. While the interior of the building retains little of its former self the exterior is largely as built, although the turret was removed as an earthquake risk.
This photo was taken by Maicah, Flynn and Karlos of the Manawatū Home Educator's network as part of a session with the Heritage team at Palmerston North City Library.
All Saints' Church and the Square Edge (formerly known as the Municipal Chambers) as seen from The Square.
This photo was taken by Brianna, Jemma, Kaitlyn and Ariana of the Manawatū Home Educator's network as part of a session with the Heritage team at Palmerston North City Library.
Designed by L G West and Son and built in 1917, this building was erected as a soldier's club, for those returning from WWI. It was later occupied by the RSA ( Returned Soldiers' Association). The ground floor was converted to a restaurant in 1970 and is now known as Cafe Cuba.
This photo was taken by Caleb, Sam and Natalie of the Manawatū Home Educator's network as part of a session with the Heritage team at Palmerston North City Library.
Oscar Jorgensen designed this steel-framed brick and concrete building in July 1929 for Frederick Bryant, replacing one of the city’s oldest buildings. Its frontages overlooked both The Square and Church Street. Former site of of a popular McDonald's franchise, the Bryant building houses Forsyth Barr, The Cooperative Bank and Paper Plus. The building underwent major earthquake strengthening in 2013.
This photo was taken by Gabe, Maddie, Samantha and Zac of the Manawatū Home Educator's network as part of a session with the Heritage team at Palmerston North City Library.