This picture shows the carpark at the park, the green space, and the Palmerston North skyline. The park was originally a Pa, whose terraces were demolished in the c.1960s for soil to fill gulleys in the area for housing development.
Creator: David Foster
Place: Te Motu o Poutoa (Anzac Park / Pork Chop Hill)
Date: 1986
Pictured is a view of the Manawatū River walkway at a time of development. A crane can be seen near the beach, as well as other construction equipment.
Creator: David Foster
Place: Te Motu o Poutoa (Anzac Park / Pork Chop Hill)
Date: 1986
This park was formerly the site of an old metal pit at Terrace End. It was purchased by the City Council in 1939 and developed into a recreational and sporting area. It was named Memorial Park after the placing of a memorial to honour those kill...
Creator: Unknown
Place: Main Street, Palmerston North
Date: 1950
This photographs shows a game in progress at the Palmerston North Bowling Club in Taonui Street.
Creator: F A Tier
Place: Taonui Street, Palmerston North
Date: 1950
Francis Edward Watson was headmaster of Palmerston North Public School from 1879 to 1918. He was appointed when the school was sited on the corner of Main and Princess Streets. The school was transferred to Campbell Street (becoming Campbell Stree...
Creator: Unknown
Place: Church Street, Palmerston North
Date: circa 1889
This photograph from the early 20th century shows a shot of the bush walk in Victoria Esplanade.
Creator: George W Anderson
Place: Victoria Esplanade, Palmerston North
Date: circa 1910
The Palmerston North Golf Club was formed in 1930 and originally sited as in this photograph, off the corner of Botanical and Park Roads. During World War Two the course was commandeered by the Army and the Club went into recess. The grounds were ...
Creator: A Taylor
Place: Corner of Botanical and Park Raod, Palmerston North
Date: circa 1930 to circa 1939
The Awatapu Golf Links were situated at the intersection of Park Road and Botanical Road. The golf links stayed there until 1964 when the club was moved to the present location at the end of Fitzroy Street. Of the 89 acres vacated by the club, 79 ...
Creator: Unknown
Place: Corner of Park and Botanical Road, Palmerston North
Date: 1930s
This photographs shows a game in progress at the Takaro Bowling Club in Botanical Road.
Creator: F A Tier
Place: Corner of Botanical Road and Featherston Street, Palmerston North
Date: 1950
This photographs shows a game in progress at the Takaro Bowling Club in Botanical Road.
Creator: F A Tier
Place: Corner of Botanical Road and Featherston Street, Palmerston North
Date: 1950
The main part of the clubhouse, including the offices and professionals shop, is on the left hand side overlooking the 18th fairway. Because of its raised position, the clubhouse was clear of the floodwaters that struck in the 1960s. See Evening S...
Creator: Manawatu Evening Standard
Place: Brightwater Terrace, Palmerston North
Date: 1980
The postcard is addressed to Mr Ernest Low, Holly Lodge Paiti, Wanganui and sent by SE Collingwood. The domed structure in the middle of the photograph is the original band rotunda that once sat in The Square. It was moved to the Victoria Esplanad...
Creator: G H Bennett and Co.
Place: The Square, Palmerston North
Date: circa 1910
Palmerston North is visible in the distance. This bridge was built in 1935 and replaced in 1987 with the bridge currently in use [2016].
Creator: Clarice Parlane
Place: Fitzherbert Bridge, Palmerston North
Date: 1960s
This postcard's original title reads, "A pretty fern patch in the Victoria Esplanade, Palmerston North, New Zealand. F117".
Creator: Whalley and Co., Crown Studios
Place: Palmerston North
Date: circa 1913
This colour postcard looks across The Square towards Main Street East. The two-storey building with a tower is the old Post Office. Built in 1906, the Post Office was Palmerston North’s fourth. Due to the risks in an earthquake, the clock tower wa...
Creator: Unknown
Place: The Square, Palmerston North
Date: 1906 to 1909
This photograph shows a group of people, including Mr and Mrs Nash, playing bowls, presumably at the Palmerston North Bowling Club where JA Nash was an active member. This image may be of one of their annual socials.
Creator: Unknown
Place: Palmerston North
Date: 1900s
The Palmerston North Golf Club was formed in 1930 and originally sited as in this photograph, off the corner of Botanical and Park Roads. During World War Two the course was commandeered by the Army and the Club went into recess. The grounds were ...
Creator: A Taylor
Place: Palmerston North
Date: circa 1930 to circa 1939
The view is taken from the top of the Band Rotunda in the Esplanade. This sportsground was first owned by the Manawatu Sporting Association. It was later bought by the Borough Council.
Creator: Ernest Denton
Place: Palmerston North
Date: 1909
This photographs gives a view of Memorial Park, located in the suburb of Terrace End, Palmerston North. Shown here is a view of a walking path and seating adjacent to the lake. This park was formerly the site of an old metal pit at Terrace End. It...
Creator: The Tribune
Place: Main Street, Palmerston North
Date: 1975
The Bandstand, built 1898, was originally located in The Square but was shifted to the Esplanade in 1907. It was demolished in 1960.
Creator: Unknown
Place: Palmerston North
Date: circa 1915
This photograph shows the Palmerston North Tennis and Croquet Courts. Note Palmerston North Girls' High School in the background.
Creator: Snapshots Unlimited
Place: Palmerston North
Date: circa 1937
This photograph shows two golfers on the Hokowhitu Golf Club.
Creator: Unknown
Place: Palmerston North
Date: 1950
The Palmerston North Golf Club is an 18 hole golf course. The Brightwater Terrace site, as in use today, was offered to the club in exchange for their links originally in Awatapu. In the early 1960s the Palmerston North City Council was looking to...
Creator: The Tribune
Place: Palmerston North
Date: September 21, 1975