Local historians weekly "Back Issues" article in the Manawatū Standard. The Esplanade has long provided unforgettable memories for Palmerstonians. This article outlines the history of Victoria Esplanade and its attractions since opening in 1897.

Creator:      Geoff Watson
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          June 18, 2022

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 03 October 1958: "Magnificent bed of tulips in the full glory of their blooming have been attracting numbers of admirers to the Esplanade this week. In the foreground of...

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          The Esplanade, Palmerston North
Date:          October 3, 1958

The Dugald MacKenzie Rose Garden was opened in 1968. D. C. MacKenzie was Superintendent of Parks and Reserves from 1946 to 1966. In this photograph, Mr N.H. Funnell is building a raised platform to give visitor s a better a view of the garden.

Creator:      Bruce Watt
Place:          Victoria Esplanade, Palmerston North
Date:          1973

A young couple and their baby stop to admire a fine planting of flowers in the Victoria Esplanade.

Creator:      G R Kay
Place:          Victoria Esplanade, Palmerston North
Date:          1950

Open days were held annually at the Victoria Esplanade. On these occasions, cars were forbidden to drive through the garden during the day. This photograph shows some of the crowds who walked through on the day.

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Victoria Esplanade, Palmerston North
Date:          1950

This postcard shows the Victoria Esplanade pergola covered in a vine. The bottom of the postcard reads, 'In the Esplanade, Palmerston North, N.Z.

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          circa 1930