This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 05 June 1961 "The frost today had many people wondering how far away the snow and ice was. Small boys in Memorial Park this morning were taking advantage of the holiday ...

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          Main Street, Palmerston North
Date:          June 5, 1961

This photograph shows the Lakelet on the west side of The Square, near the Church Street corner. The clothing worn by the children dates them to the 1920s. JP Leary's music business was in existence in 1920 and Mortensen the watchmaker was trading...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          The Square, Palmerston North
Date:          1920 to 1925

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

A group of people pose by the lakelet, constructed 1909. The brick building to the left of the women, was the men's toilets. Behind can be seen businesses on the northern side of The Square, between Main Street and Church Street, of: Millar and Gi...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          circa 1910