The Square Circular was Palmerston North City Council's monthly community publication, informing Palmerstonians of PNCC initiatives, activites, and events. This month's issue includes: Paul Rieger; cherry trees in the Esplanade; Memorial Park; rat...
Creator: Palmerston North City Council
Place: Palmerston North
This small print shows several groups of pedestrians and cyclists in the Victoria Esplanade Gardens.
Creator: Unknown
Place: Victoria Esplanade, Palmerston North
Date: 1930 to 1949
Cherry trees were first planted along Victoria Drive in Palmerston North's gardens in the 1920’s. They were a popular attraction and special trains ran from Wellington bringing sight seers. Most of the original trees have since been replaced.
Creator: Bruce Watt
Place: Victoria Esplanade Drive, Palmerston North
Date: 1971
This image comes from a series of slides taken around Palmerston North in the late 1950s. Many show scenes in The Victoria Esplanade Gardens, but other areas and events around the city are also represented.
Creator: S. A. Free
Place: Victoria Esplanade, Palmerston North
Date: 1950s
This booklet has information about the Victoria Esplanade Garden features, including the RSA Paddling Pool, Victoria House (Esplanade Cafe), aviaries, Education Centre (demolished 2017), Rose Garden, Miniature Railway and much more. It also includ...
Creator: Palmerston North City Council
Date: 2000s
This booklet guides the reader through a 1-2 hour walk through historic sites in and around the Victoria Esplanade Gardens. Some sites included: Old Palmerston North Post Office (now Esplanade Cafe), RSA Paddling Pool and Sir Peter Black Conservat...
Creator: Palmerston North Heritage Trails
Date: 1994
This image comes from a series of slides taken around Palmerston North in the late 1950s. Many show scenes in The Victoria Esplanade Gardens, but other areas and events around the city are also represented.
Creator: S. A. Free
Place: Victoria Esplanade Drive, Palmerston North
Date: 1950s