William Park established his book seller, stationer and newsagent business in Palmerston North in 1878. This is his second premises, built 1884, in The Square. William Park is standing second from right.

Creator:      George W Shailer
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          circa 1880 to circa 1899

This photograph was created by William James Young in the early 20th century. A large variety of subjects are depicted in the collection, but family, rural life and travel are the most prominent theme...

Creator:      William James Young
Place:          Unknown
Date:          1900 to 1932

This photograph was created by William James Young in the early 20th century. A large variety of subjects are depicted in the collection, but family, rural life and travel are the most prominent themes. The exact location of the photographs in the...

Creator:      William James Young
Place:          Unknown
Date:          1900 to 1932

'The Wattles' was built for William Park, a stationer of Palmerston North, and his family in 1887. Richard John Seddon visited Palmerston North when Prime Minister of New Zealand, along with James Carroll, Member of Parliament. In the vehicle on t...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Corner of Linton and College Street, Palmerston North
Date:          circa 1905

The group is unidentified.

Creator:      Mr Martin Alderson of Palmerston North, Contractor and keen amateur photographer
Place:          Ballance Bridge, State Highway, Woodville
Date:          1906 to 1910

The second All Saints Church was built in 1882, to replace the first church on the site built in 1875. It was in turn replaced by a larger brick building in 1914, and moved further back on the section to serve as a Church Hall. The building was b...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Church Street, Palmerston North
Date:          1910

A passenger coach, with driver and two horses, outside the Club Hotel. This photograph is a section of a larger view.

Creator:      George W Shailer
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          circa 1890

This country home was built by William Manson, son of Donald Manson, born in 1829 in Tervally. William was married to Elizabeth Gladdens on 7th of September 1865, at Gromlers Creek near Mansfield, Victoria and they had nine children. In the photo...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          726 Rangitikei Line, Palmerston North
Date:          circa 1894

This photograph was created by William James Young in the early 20th century. A large variety of subjects are depicted in the collection, but family, rural life and travel are the most prominent theme...

Creator:      William James Young
Date:          1900 to 1932

This photograph was created by William James Young in the early 20th century. A large variety of subjects are depicted in the collection, but family, rural life and travel are the most prominent theme...

Creator:      William James Young
Date:          1900 to 1932

This early colour postcard depicts four carriages making their way through The Square. The building with the clock tower to the right of the postcard is Palmerston North's fourth post office. Though the tower and clock mechanism were removed after...

Creator:      G H Bennett and Co.
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1905 to 1906

Des Black, Mayor of Palmerston North, and his wife are driven by Mr Michael Brill of Aokautere in a 1916 gig as part of the opening celebrations of Manawatu Museum. The gig was donated by Mr J.J. Williamson of Waituna West.

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          April 19, 1971

This photograph was created by William James Young in the early 20th century. A large variety of subjects are depicted in the collection, but family, rural life and travel are the most prominent theme...

Creator:      William James Young
Date:          1900 to 1932

This photograph was created by William James Young in the early 20th century. A large variety of subjects are depicted in the collection, but family, rural life and travel are the most prominent themes. The exact location of the photographs in the...

Creator:      William James Young
Date:          1900 to 1932

The railway station was in centre of The Square until 1889 when it was moved to Main Street. In the background can be seen Walkley's Commercial Hotel, on the corner of Main Street, and the first 'Standard' ('Manawatu Standard') office, both on the...

Creator:      H Billens and Co.
Place:          The Square, Palmerston North
Date:          circa 1885 to circa 1889