The Victoria Esplanade gardens were opened in 1897. The phoenix palms were first planted along Victoria Drive in the late 1930s, although many of them have since been replaced.
Creator: Massey University
Place: Palm Drive, Victoria Esplanade, Palmerston North
Date: circa 2000
Cars are parked by flower beds in bloom at the Victoria Esplanade.
Creator: Clarice Parlane
Place: Victoria Esplanade, Palmerston North
Date: 1960s
This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 16 July, 1959. "City Council workmen in the Square are seen turfing the broken edges of a footpath. The turf will cement the crumbling edges and save the cost of comple...
Creator: Manawatū Evening Standard
Place: The Square, Palmerston North
Date: 1959-07-16T00:00:00+00:00
"A walk along the gorgeous Manawatū River". A dog resting in the park with the Ruahine Ranges in the background.
Creator: Johanna Tait
Place: Palmerston North
Date: August 2018
Anglican services began in Palmerston North in 1872. This All Saints Church, built 1914, was designed by Frederick de Jersey Clere in Edwardian Free Gothic style and constructed in brick. It was the third such Anglican church on the same site. It ...
Creator: E Creamer
Place: The Square, Palmerston North
Date: 1981
A view of Church Street. The exact location is unknown.
Creator: Maurice Thompson
Place: Church Street, Palmerston North
Date: October 16, 1966
The Esplanade Rose Garden (now known as the Dugald MacKenzie Rose Garden) was opened in 1968. The garden is also home of the New Zealand Rose Society International Rose Trial Grounds.
Creator: Maurice Thompson
Place: Esplanade Rose Gardens, Victoria Esplanade, Palmerston North
Date: November 3, 1964
This photograph shows a heavy swamp plough at work on Mr Joseph Beale’s property, near Palmerston North. The locality is either Fitzherbert on the east bank of the Manawatu River or Longburn on the west bank. The gentleman on the right is Bruce ...
Creator: Unknown
Place: Palmerston North
Date: circa 1890
The crop being harvested appears to be wheat. “Bill Read, Farmer” is written on the back of photograph
Creator: Joseph Francis Macedo, Feilding
Place: Palmerston North
Date: circa 1900
This photograph is thought to have been taken on John Henson’s farm on Pennys Line, where he harvested 400 acres of rye grass, crested dog's tail and grain. The traction engine was purchased by Gifford and Henson, who worked in partnership as cont...
Creator: Unknown
Place: Manawatu
Date: 1903
This photograph was originally entitled “Ploughing Swamp Lands for the First Time” and must have been photographed at either Fitzherbert or Longburn. Pictured are: Earnest Beale (left); Bruce Beale; unknown; Albert Beale, the three sons of Joseph...
Creator: Unknown
Place: Palmerston North
Date: circa 1890
A line up of new Lawnmaster lawnmowers.
Creator: Elmar Studios, 459 Main Street, Palmerston North
Place: Palmerston North
Date: 1940s
These three McCormick reapers and binders were owned by John Henson and were photographed on his farm at Penny’s Line, Mount Stewart. The driver of the machine on far left appears to be Wilfred Henson, son of John Henson.
Creator: Unknown
Place: Palmerston North
Date: 1905 to 1910
Games on the Grass was an event held in The Square where people were encouraged to play with lawn games and other equipment provided by the organisers. It was a collaborative effort between Youth Space, Palmy Unleashed and the Palmerston North You...
Creator: PNCC
Place: The Square, Palmerston North
Date: November 19, 2017
Games on the Grass was an event held in The Square where people were encouraged to play with lawn games and other equipment provided by the organisers. It was a collaborative effort between Youth Space, Palmy Unleashed and the Palmerston North You...
Creator: PNCC
Place: The Square, Palmerston North
Date: November 19, 2017
Games on the Grass was an event held in The Square where people were encouraged to play with lawn games and other equipment provided by the organisers. It was a collaborative effort between Youth Space, Palmy Unleashed and the Palmerston North You...
Creator: PNCC
Place: The Square, Palmerston North
Date: November 19, 2017
Games on the Grass was an event held in The Square where people were encouraged to play with lawn games and other equipment provided by the organisers. It was a collaborative effort between Youth Space, Palmy Unleashed and the Palmerston North You...
Creator: PNCC
Place: The Square, Palmerston North
Date: November 19, 2017
This small photograph album belonged to Mrs R Andrews of Rangitikei House. This photograph has no caption. In the photograph is a young woman standing in an unidentified location. She appears again 2014P_AndrewsS1_010032.
Creator: Unknown
Place: Palmerston North
Date: circa 1928
Hay being threshed in a paddock on J. H. Gibbs' farm. Facing front at right is Mr J.H. Gibbs. People on horseback are thought to be members of his family.
Creator: Unknown
Place: Manawatu
Date: circa 1890
From left: The Bank of New Zealand building was erected on the corner of Fitzherbert Avenue and The Square in 1878. It stood on part of Section 671. In 1902 the building was transported to a site in Church Street West. The building occupied by W D...
Creator: George W Shailer
Place: Palmerston North
Date: circa 1883
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: Palm Drive, Victoria Esplanade, Palmerston North
Date: 1950s
Creator: Leah Simon
Place: Victoria Esplanade, Palmerston North
Date: June 4, 2018
Groups of people walk through the Victoria Esplanade on a sunny day.
Creator: Clarice Parlane
Place: Victoria Esplanade, Palmerston North
Date: 1960s
Cars drive through the Victoria Esplanade, under the cherry trees in blossom.
Creator: Clarice Parlane
Place: Victoria Esplanade, Palmerston North
Date: 1960s
A view of what is now known as the duck pond in the Victoria Esplanade Garden, opposite the Education Centre.
Creator: Maurice Thompson
Place: Victoria Esplanade Drive, Palmerston North
Date: October 11, 1963
The Aveling and Porter Traction engine and chaff cutter were owned by Mr Gifford and John Henson until they were sold, with their mill, to a Mr Jensen.
Creator: Unknown
Place: Rangitikei Region
Date: circa 1910
Looking south along Manchester Street from Manchester Square. The General Store is in the left foreground.
Creator: Unknown
Date: circa 1878
Games on the Grass was an event held in The Square where people were encouraged to play with lawn games and other equipment provided by the organisers. It was a collaborative effort between Youth Space, Palmy Unleashed and the Palmerston North You...
Creator: PNCC
Place: The Square, Palmerston North
Date: November 19, 2017
This small photograph album belonged to Mrs R Andrews of Rangitikei House. This photograph has no caption. In the photograph is a young woman holding a parasol and standing in an unidentified location. She appears again 2014P_AndrewsS1_010029.
Creator: Unknown
Place: Palmerston North
Date: circa 1928
Games on the Grass was an event held in The Square where people were encouraged to play with lawn games and other equipment provided by the organisers. It was a collaborative effort between Youth Space, Palmy Unleashed and the Palmerston North You...
Creator: PNCC
Place: The Square, Palmerston North
Date: November 19, 2017