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VJ Day Parade on Broadway

On the corner of The Square, looking down Broadway, the VJ (Victory over Japan) Day parade, marking the end of World War 2, draws a large crowd. Also see 2010P_IMCA-DigitalLibrary_004501

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Corner of the Square and Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North
Date:          August 16, 1945

Construction of the Commercial Union Building

Picture of the building of the Commercial Union Building, situated on the corner of Rangitikei and King Streets, which was completed in March 1973. The T&G clock tower can be seen behind the construction site. The side of the Bank of New South Wal...

Creator:      Jack Cottam
Place:          Cnr. Rangitikei and King Streets, Palmerston North
Date:          1972

New ANZ Building in Broadway Avenue

Newly constructed office building for the ANZ Bank on the corner of Broadway Avenue and the Square.

Creator:      Jack Cottam
Place:          Cnr. Broadway Avenue and the Square, Palmerston North
Date:          1980s

Buildings on the corner of Broadway Avenue and the Square, Palmerston North

A Palmerston North street view taken from the Square, with the T&G clock tower, and the ANZ Bank on the corner of Broadway Avenue, and the Imperial Chambers on the Square itself.

Creator:      Jack Cottam
Place:          Cnr. of the Square and Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North
Date:          1960s

Buildings on the corner of Main Street and the Square, Palmerston North

A Palmerston North street view with the Millar & Giorgi, the Meteor Theatre and Watson Bros. in the foreground, and the Post Office in the background. The T&G clock tower can be see behind this street view.

Creator:      Jack Cottam
Place:          Cnr. of the Square and Main Street West, Palmerston North
Date:          circa 1961 to 1964

1954 Royal Visit Decorations

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, visited Palmerston North 6-7 January 1954, staying overnight at the Grand Hotel. The city was decorated to welcome them. The T&G Building is shown here flying the British flag and the Ba...

Creator:      C H James
Place:          The Square, Palmerston North
Date:          January 1954

Busy Broadway Avenue

Cars, pedestrians and bicyclists share the road in Broadway Avenue.

Creator:      Clarice Parlane
Place:          Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North
Date:          1960s

Broadway Avenue, 1964

This colour print shows Broadway Avenue, possibly shot fromthe top of the Bank of New Zealand that once stood on the corner of Rangitikei Street and The Square.

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North
Date:          February 1964

The Square Gardens

Beyond the gardens can be seen the Australasian Temperance and General Mutual Life Assurance Society Ltd (T&G) building in Palmerston North. Designed by A and K Henderson in the distinctive 'house' style developed by the firm, this iconic structur...

Creator:      Bruce Watt
Place:          The Square, Palmerston North
Date:          1971

'Palmerston North: A Model Modern City’ promotion publication

A promotional booklet, produced by the Palmerston North City Council. The cover reads, "You Must Come and See Us Too!". Contents include photographs and information about: The Square, the Lakelet, municipal buildings, the Esplanade, the Fitzherber...

Creator:      Palmerston North City Council
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1939

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