This building was constructed as the Colonial Bank in c1892. It was used as a Public Library 1900-1905 and then converted into the administration building of the Palmerston North Borough Council. It was increased in 1925 by the addition of a two storey structure at the rear. In 1945 this original front portion was demolished and replaced by a new administration building, today known as Square Edge, attached to the 1925 addition at the back. Council Staff from left. On the steps: J R Hughes; G S Leeder; J R Hardie; Major J M Rose; R Jordan; E Persson. Front Row: M Cohen ex Mayor; Misses Milverton, Blackmore, Bryce, R H Crozier.