Businesses between the Church Street corner of The Square and Fitzherbert Avenue: Pegdens; HSP; D M George; Wackers; American Lounge; B H Just; Bert Pratt; Occidental hotel. D.M. George, clothiers was established in 1883. the Square gardens show g...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          circa 1910

This photograph gives a view of the Occidental Hotel (the 'Ox') from across the Lakelet in The Square. The Lakelet was installed in 1909 by the Beautifying Society. The Lakelet is shaped like two wings of a butterfly and is bisected by a wooden br...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          The Square, Palmerston North
Date:          circa 1910 to circa 1914