The shop on the right side of the image is Craven & Brewer's general store, Ashhurst.
This image is derived from a copy negative made from a postcard that was loaned for copying. The original photographic print is not held by the Ian Matheson City...
Date: circa 1900
Tuncliffe's was an electrical shop and motor mechanic. Here the signs advertises "Electrical, Radio, Television." The premises was formerly the Thorpe & Evans Butcher shop during the 1950s.
This image is derived from a copy negative made from a ph...
Date: 1960s
The premises of Rimmer & Craven, Ashhurst, whose services are advertised as "Builders, Contractors & Undertakers" and "Ironmongers." Members of the two families are shown in front of the store. It is thought that the cluster of nine people on the ...
Date: circa 1892
This image is thought to show the aftermath of a large fire that occurred in Ashhurst on 14 June 1902. The Manawatu Evening Standard reported: "The most drastic fire in the annal of Ashhurst took place this morning at about 3.30 o'clock, when a nu...
Date: circa 1902
Thomas Rimmer and John Craven were storekeepers and timber merchants in Ashhurst, operating from c.1899 until 1904, when the partnership was dissolved and Craven continued the business independently. The signage on their premises advertised their ...
Date: circa 1900
This photograph was taken in the vicinity of Duffy Chemist Shop. The second building on the left is Ashhurst School, the original portion of which was demolished in 1926. Note the tree stumps and narrow gravel road.
This image is derived from a co...
Date: circa 1900
A photograph of a historic notice regarding the relocation of E D Bauckham's business to a different address in Ashhurst.
This image is derived from a copy negative made from a photograph or document that was loaned for copying. The original photo...
Date: 1903 to 1908
Miss E D Bauckham placed a removal notice in a local paper stating that after four years on the site, she had removed goods to a new shop on the opposite side of the street and renamed the 'Excelsior Tea Rooms' The sign on the door probably reads ...
Date: 1903 to 1908
This building was originally occupied by S T Hunt & Co., Ashhurst, Pohingina Butchers. In 1904, C Trass took it over and turned it into a bakers and confectioners. Mr Fred Reid was a baker there for many years. The name Judd is also associated ...
Creator: Mrs Dunn
Date: circa 1960
C J Wycherley migrated from the United Kingdom to New Zealand in 1885 with his wife and children. By 1892 the family were living in Ashhurst where Wycherley worked as a saddler. The family later established the business C W Wycherley and Son, Sadd...
Date: 1890s
A view of Te Marae o Hine, The Square, showing shops including Michael Hill Jeweller and Hannahs
Creator: Matt Ryan
Date: 1988
A view of Te Marae o Hine, The Square, showing Church Street between Fitzherbert Avenue and the Square Edge building. The Ideal Cakes building has since been demolished and the Farmers Mutual House, a multi-storey office block, now occupies this s...
Creator: Matt Ryan
Date: 1988
Tokomaru is situated on Highway 57, 11.3km north of Shannon and 19.3km south of Palmerston North. The woman is most likely the owner of the store.
Creator: Manawatū Evening Standard
Date: October 1981
A view of the southwestern corner of Te Marae o Hine, The Square. Buildings, from left to right: J. R. Ross & Co, Hairdresser and Tobacconist; European Fruit Market; Whitehead Bros., Bakers & Confectioners; United Farmers Co-operative Association;...
Date: 1907 to 1910
This slide was likely created by David Evans of the City Council's Planning Office. M D (David) Evans was a planning assistant from 1955 to 1968, Deputy City Planner from 1968 to 1978 and Senior Planning Officer (Design and Development) from 1978-...
Creator: D. Evans
Place: Main Street, Palmerston North
Date: 196X/197X
Looking down Church Street East side of The Square, from near the corner of Fitzherbert Street (now Avenue). The businesses from right: J A Nash's store and commission agency (he was Mayor from 1908-1923); Hardy's Adelaide Wines, General Merchants...
Creator: Unknown
Place: Church Street, Palmerston North
Date: circa 1905
Creator: Reginald Thorrold-Jaggard
Date: 1928
A colour newspaper supplement, from the Manawatu Daily Times, put out by Ross and Sandford's 'Bon Marche' drapery store. Shows drawings of local Palmerston North businesses and scenes. The Bon Marche was the fore runner of the C M Ross department ...
Creator: Ross and Sandford
Date: circa 1896
This Co-op dairy was situated on the corner of Hayden and Vogel Street (8 Hayden Street). As can be seen in the images, the shop fronted onto Vogel Street, with a house attached at the back, fronting onto Hayden Street. At the time there were a la...
Creator: H Easterbrook-Smith, Karori, Wellington
Place: New Zealand
Date: 1960s
Looking down Coleman Place to George Street, showing businesses: Mayfair movie theatre); 2ZA (radio station); Hallensteins (now Youth Space); Midland Hotel; Harrisons (nurserymen); Fox Stationels (booksellers and newsagents); Cameo Florists
Creator: Gordon Koberstein
Place: Coleman Mall
Date: 1960s
George Street, west side.
The Child Bros Ltd General Carriers Palmerston North truck is seen in front of the Britannia Buildings, corner of George and Main Streets. Amongst the tennants in the buildings are H.S. Wycherley Saddlery, Moore Motors, ...
Creator: Elmar Studios
Place: George Street, Palmerston North
Date: circa 1950
Street view of the new shopping complex, built to replace the Britannia Buildings on the corner of George and Main Street. The photograph is taken from across the intersection by the new Palmerston North Civic Administration Building.
Creator: Jack Cottam
Place: Cnr. Main and George Streets, Palmerston North
Date: 1970s
This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 29 February, 1964. "Water seeped into many shops in the city's commercial area yesterday. Coleman Place (seen above) was one of the stretches worst hit. According to a t...
Creator: Manawatū Evening Standard
This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 10 August 1960 "A shop on the corner of Main and Andrew Young Streets has been removed to make room for the construction of a restaurant. Progress on the work is seen he...
Creator: Manawatu Evening Standard
Place: Corner of Andrew Young and Main Street, Palmerston North
This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 4th December 1965 "One of the established business houses in the city, Messrs. Millar and Giorgi in the Square, has recently undergone a complete transformation. From th...
Creator: Manawatū Evening Standard
Place: The Square, Palmerston North
Date: December 3, 1965
This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 4th December 1965 "Millar & Giorgi's remodelled store will open on Monday. Business was the same as always during our remodelling" Mr. W.M. Millar the owner of Messrs. M...
Creator: Manawatū Evening Standard
Place: The Square, Palmerston North
Date: December 3, 1965
Photo taken by Terry Finnerty, photographer. King Street showing Arlidge Brothers and Company (produce auctioneers). On the opposite side, Agnew Refrigeration Ltd, Dunlop New Zealand Ltd and Beechey and Underwood Ltd (office equipment specialists)...
Creator: Terry Finnerty
Place: Palmerston North
Date: circa 1960
Photo taken by Terry Finnerty, photographer. Rail tracks were in Main Street from late 19th Century to 1964. The old track space here was used for angle parking even before the road was sealed.
Shops shown are Garners Department Store, Falks NZ ...
Creator: Terry Finnerty
Place: Palmerston North
Date: 1964
Photo taken by Terry Finnerty, photographer.
Businesses seen here are on the left side of Rangitikei Street (from The Square) numbers 59 to 93. Manson and Barr Ltd, at number 59 were hardware merchants. In the same building General Machinery Co L...
Creator: Terry Finnerty
Place: Palmerston North
Date: circa 1958
Palmerston North bus route 10, at 236 Albert Street.
Creator: Unknown
Place: Palmerston North
Date: October 25, 1996