This image was likely taken from the Municipal Chambers building, which became known as the ‘Square Edge’ Arts Centre in 1980.

This slide was likely created by David Evans of the City Council's Planning Office. M D (David) Evans was a planning a...

Creator:      D. Evans
Place:          47 The Square, Church Street, Palmerston North
Date:          1971

The building was designed by Bernard C Cox, a local architect, and built by Bodell and Co Ltd. The Manawatu Oroua Electric Power Board was formed in 1921.

Creator:      R McCallum
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1950

On March 19, 1949 the wreck of the RNZAF Ventura aeroplane with four crew members on-board was discovered; which had been missing since February 28, 1946. The crash location was three miles from Otaki in extremely hill country and the wreck was pa...

Creator:      Elmar Studios, 459 Main Street, Palmerston North
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          March 25, 1949

These premises of the Premier Drapery Company were built 1929-1930. The store was one of the foremost department stores in Palmerston North. In 1986 the PDC became part of the PDC Plaza. This was sold in 1988, and the PDC building demolished 1990.

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          84 The Square, Palmerston North
Date:          1950