These palm trees which were planted in the mid-1930s were designed to line the road into and through the Victoria Esplanade. The Begonia Hothouse can be seen in the background, to the right of the children's paddling pool.

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Victoria Esplanade, Palmerston North
Date:          1944

These palm trees were planted in the mid 1930's. The Victoria Esplanade underwent a variety of improvements under Peter Black, the Curator of Reserves from 1908-1946. These included various footpaths, Victoria Drive, mass plantings (notably of the...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Palm Drive, Victoria Esplanade, Palmerston North
Date:          1950