The Clarendon Hotel stood on the corner of Rangitikei Street and The Square. Taken the day after the fire in January 1904, looking to the Manawatu Stables on George Street, at the end of Coleman Place.

A postcard showing the Clarendon Hotel on the corner of Rangitikei Street and The Square. Inscription reads: "The building in picture is the hotel we stayed at here, it was rebuilt as it was once burnt down. Love Leila"

People observe the remians of the Clarendon Hotel, burned down by fire 28 January 1904. The Clarendon Hotel was built in 1873 on the corner of Rangitikei Street and The Square. The original two-storey wooden building was replaced by a three-storey brick building on the same site. After the 1931 Napier earthquake the top storey was removed. Later the building was demolished to make way for the M L C building. Looking down Coleman Mall to the left, can be seen the stables on George Street.

This view of the western portion of the Square highlights the Clarendon Hotel, which stood on the corner of the Square and Rangitikei Street until 1904 when the hotel was destroyed by fire. Mr James Carroll was the proprietor during the 1880s.

Painting of the fire that destroyed the Occidental Hotel in Palmerston North.

The Occidental Hotel was on the corner of Fitzherbert Avenue and The Square. this was the second building and after destruction a new Public Library was built on the site.

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Painting of the fire that destroyed the Occidental Hotel in Palmerston North. The Occidental Hotel was on the corner of Fitzherbert Avenue and The Square. this was the second building and after destruction a new Public Library was built on the site.

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The three-storied brick Clarendon Hotel was constructed in 1904, after fire had destroyed the earlier wooden hotel. Mr H Baker was the Proprietor. Mr Geoffry Watchorn is standing second from the left in the foreground. In 1927 the building was converted into shops and offices, and the top-storey of the building was removed after the 1931 Napier earthquake.

The three-storied brick Clarendon Hotel was constructed in 1904, after fire had destroyed the earlier wooden hotel. In 1927 the license was transferred to the newly constructed Carlton hotel in Cuba Street and the building was converted into shops and offices, as seen in the photograph. The ground floor was occupied by Goldfinch and Cousins Ltd. The top-storey of the building was removed after the 1931 Napier earthquake.

A fire engine in front of the Carlton Hotel during call-out from a false alarm.

James Carroll was the proprietor of the Clarendon Hotel in Palmerston North during the 1880s, succeeded by James Owen. The Hotel in this photograph was destroyed by fire in 1904, and replaced with a three story brick building.

The Royal Hotel fire happened during the middle of the day. The fire also caused considerable damage to adjoining shops. Edward Hupe, porter at the hotel, was arrested on a charge of attempting to burn it down.

This photograph was shot by local photographer Maurice Costello - once chief photographer for the Manawatu Evening Standard newspaper. It shows the aftermath from a fire that happened in an unknown location.

The old gasworks were located near the railways sheds. For a full account of the event, see Manawatu Standard, 5 August 1913, Page 5 in an article entitled "Explosion and Fire" (available online on www.paperspast.natlib.govt.nz).

Built as the Clarendon Hotel in 1904, the building became commercial premises after the hotel closed due to a fire c1925. An original third floor was removed after the 1931 earthquake. Goldfinch and Cousins occupied premises in the building from 1927-1975. Colonial Mutual Life (CML) purchased the building in 1950, and it was demolished c. 1975 for a new CML 6-storey office building. This building now houses 'The Hub' accommodation block, with shops at ground level. Beyond can be seen the (now demolished) former National Bank of New Zealand, on the corner of Cuba Street and Rangitikei Street.

This engine was the Palmerston North Fire Station's latest purchase in 1981, at a cost of $120,000. It had a fire speed gear box and could pump water at the rate of 65 litres per second. Once fitted with the necessary equipment, it was intended to fight all house fires in the district.

Palmerston North Fire Brigade personal demonstrating fire trucks. Dennis trucks were a popular choice for fire service vehicles at that time in both New Zealand and Australia.

In the early hours of Sunday May 15, 1977 fire destroyed the cattle pavilion which was being used to store wool by Feltex Wools Ltd. The fire destroyed or damaged $1 million worth of wool and razed the $200,000 building. This fire was one in a series of mysterious fires in the city on the Sunday morning. Seen here is the Showgrounds Wool Store at the height of the blaze.

This photograph looks down Broadway (formerly Broad Street), towards The Square. Many pedestrians, cyclists and motorists can be seen looking at the fire engine on the right hand side. Its ladder is clearly visible and a fire hose can be seen on the road.

Trees and flax caught fire in The Square at 4.45pm on Friday 16 July, 2020. The fire brigade had it quickly under control, preventing the fire spreading to the adjacent City Council building and restaurants. The source of the fire was unknown and is being treated as suspicious.

This fire engine replaced the old GM which was sent to Tangimoana, where it was in service until 1979. The Volunteer Fire Brigade was formed in 1955. See Campbelltown Rongotea (Ver Hunt, 2011) for more information on the fire service in Rongotea.

Des Spiers in the driver’s seat.

At the first Cuba Street Fire Station, Palmerston North, situated near the corner of George Street, 1910-1926. From left. On the Clydesdale engine: Unknown (rear); 'Paddy' Prentice; Coleman; Unknown (rear); Superintendent Barnard (seated); Unknown. On the Commer engine (on right): Joe White; Jim Dalton; Alf Gordon; Davidson; Hopkins; Robinson.

This photograph was shot by local photographer Maurice Costello - once chief photographer for the Manawatu Evening Standard. Front row, from left: Fire Commissioners Bill Henderson, Ted Thorne and Frank Hardy. Back row, from left: 'Spud' Ryan, ?, Peter Blackmore, ?, Phil Douche, Mick Burke, Colin Gardiner.

This group may have gathered for the presentation of a Long Service Good Conduct Medal at the official opening of the Cook St Fire Station on 29 November 1977.

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 24th December 1965 "Seasons Greetings." [The Marton Hotel and surrounding streets with cars and a tree on a very rainy day.]

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.

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Woodville is shown here from the Palmerston North end looking towards at the Club Hotel (then called the Woodville Hotel), which was on the corner of MacLean and Vogel Streets. MacLean Street runs to the right in the photograph and onto Masterton, while Vogel Street runs onto Napier.

At the time of the photograph the licensee of the Colyton Hotel was James Prosser. The building was burnt down 2 June 1904. It was not rebuilt and the license was transferred to Taihape.

The first Empire Hotel was built on this site in 1890, but was burnt down in 1895. Another hotel was built the same year, and it was that building that forms the basis of the current Empire Hotel. Extensive renovations over the years ahve changed the look of the hotel but in 1996 a further renovation saw the building restored using original photographs.

The Commercial Hotel operated on this site from 1881-1986. This is the third Commercial Hotel, built in 1935. It was demolished in 1986.

The Hotel Carlton was designed by L G West and Son (Ernst West) and was constructed in 1927. As of 2020 the building still serves as an hotel - The Distinction (previously it was the Travelodge).