The Square was extensively remodelled for the 1971 centennial celebrations. Additions included a raised flower bed at the Fitzherbert Avenue end and the construction of the Centennial Pavilion.

This photograph was one of four scenes of Palmersto...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1971

A dinner was held in the Produce Hall at the Showgrounds, Palmerston North to celebrate the return of Slesvig to Denmark, followed by entertainment and games for the children, and a concert in the evening. Over 400 Danish settlers and their descen...

Creator:      Anderson's Studio
Place:          The Showgrounds. Palmerston North
Date:          April 14, 1920

The large Union Jack flag suggests this photograph was taken during either the celebrations for the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in June 1953, or during the Royal Visit of the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh in January 1954.

Creator:      Vera L McLennan-Boman, attributed to
Date:          1953 to 1954

The second Fitzherbert Bridge, built by Fletcher Construction Co. Ltd, was opened 20 July 1935 by Viscount Galway, Governor General. This snapshot was taken after the ribbon had been cut at the offical opening. The second bridge replace the origin...

Date:          1935

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori Flags flew over the Central Library for the week, 14 September to 20 September 2025. These views are from the entrance to Coleman Mall looking back at the Library, and from the third floor of Central Library looking over Geo...

Creator:      Heritage Team, Palmerston North City Library
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          September 2025

This audience is gathered to observe the laying of the Massey Agricultural College Foundation Stone by Governor General, Sir Charles Fergusson, accompanied by his wife, Lady Alice Fergusson. The vice-regal party were out of shot on a stage to the ...

Creator:      Unknown
Date:          December 4, 1929

This image was taken (but not used) by Frank Goldingham for Photorama pictorial magazine's August 1963 edition.

"The Bainesse School reecntly [sic] celebrated their jubilee with a cabaret, roll call, church service and parade of floats. Three hun...

Creator:      Frank Goldingham
Place:          Bainesse
Date:          August 1963

This event is believed to be the start of the 1927 Jubilee celebrations. A large procession was held 2 March 1927, to mark the 50th anniversary of the Borough of Palmerston North.The procession included the Salvation Army band, the Municipal Band,...

Creator:      G F Framjee
Place:          The Square, Palmerston North
Date:          March 2, 1927

Photograph of a gathering around Te Marae-O Hine believed to be early March 1927. The large crowd was here possibly to see the Duke and Duchess of York, whose visit on 3-4 March 1927 coincided with the week of Jubilee celebrations marking 50 years...

Creator:      G F Framjee
Place:          The Square, Palmerston North
Date:          circa March 1927

Boys' Brigade members marching with Flag and Standard.

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          circa 1958

Boys' Brigade members standing with Flag and Standard.

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          circa 1958

Boys' Brigade members marching with Flag and Standard.

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          circa 1958

This image was not published in the Manawatu Evening Standard, taken on 12 May, 1963. [A large group of people in a room with international flags hung from the ceiling. Some are wearing traditional Maori and Thai garments.]"

Creator:      Manawatū Evening Standard
Date:          1963-05-12T00:00:00+00:00

The Club Hotel was situated on the corner of Church Street East and The Square. This procession could possibly be part of the 1927 Jubilee celebrations - a procession was held on March 2 1927.

Creator:      G F Framjee
Place:          Church Street, Palmerston North
Date:          circa 1925

A Winter Show was held at the Showgrounds in Pascal Street annually from 1903. Produce was displayed for competition inside one of the pavilions.

Creator:      R P Moore, Wellington
Place:          The Showgrounds, Palmerston North
Date:          June 20, 1923

The Duke and Duchess of York visited Palmerston North 3 - 4 March 1927. They stayed at the Grand Hotel. The next morning they were officially welcomed by about 25,000 people in The Square, including a line of approximately five thousand flag wavi...

Creator:      New Zealand Pictorial Photo News
Place:          The Square, Palmerston North
Date:          March 4, 1927

M H Oram, later Sir Matthew Oram, Member of Parliament, first President of the Manawatu Aero Club, speaking at the opening of the Club's landing strip. The airstrip was on the site of the present day Palmerston North airport, which began operating...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Milson Airport, Palmerston North
Date:          December 5, 1931

The second Turitea Dam was built in 1906-1907 and officially opened 2 March 1909. The dam was was raised to 50 feet in 1912. This new enlarged structured was officially opened February 17 1913 and remained in use until 1957 when a 100 ft high dam ...

Creator:      R H James
Place:          Turitea, Palmerston North
Date:          1909

A band plays at the official opening of the second Fitzherbert Bridges, built 1933 - 1935 by Fletcher Construction. The view looks across the new bridge towards the Aokautere and Massey Agricultural College side.

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Fitzherbert Bridge, Palmerston North
Date:          March 1935

Peace celebrations were held in Palmerston North 19 - 21 July 1919. On Saturday 19 July at 9.30 am a 21 Gun Salute under the direction of Col. McDonald was executed. Later, speeches were given at the show grounds. J A Nash, Mayor of Palmerston Nor...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          July 1919

A band plays at the official opening of the second Fitzherbert Bridges, built 1933 - 1935. This replaced the original structure built in 1877. It was constructed by Fletcher Construction and remained until 1986 when it proved too small for the vol...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          March 1935

The Palmerston North City Shield was replicated in a flower bed placed below the Hopwood Clock Tower. This display is no longer in existence. The Hopwood Clock Tower was built in 1956-1957 and houses the clock mechanism from the old Post Office cl...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          circa 1970

This photograph shows The Square with what appears to be three new gardens with concrete block edging. The Hopwood Clock Tower was built in 1956-1957 and houses the clock mechanism from the old Post Office clock tower.

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          The Square, Palmerston North
Date:          circa 1970

This photograph shows a parted crowd standing in The Square of Palmerston North, perhaps watching a parade or procession go past. The Final Battle Campaign was one of the fundraising efforts made by New Zealanders to raise money for the soldiers w...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          The Square, Palmerston North
Date:          circa March 1918 to circa April 1918

The original Turitea Dam was submerged after the second dam was raised to 50 ft in 1912. This new enlarged structured was officially opened February 17 1913 and remained in use until 1957 when a 100 ft high dam was constructed.

Creator:      R H James
Place:          Turitea, Palmerston North
Date:          1911