Hokowhitu Lagoon is the only one of the original 5 lagoons, present when Europeans first settled Palmerston North, remaining. As part of the Hokowhitu Reserve the lagoon remained in Maori ownership until 1892-1893, becoming part of what is now kno...

Creator:      Elizabeth Creamer
Place:          Centennial Lagoon, Hokowhitu, Palmerston North
Date:          1981

Pictured is a view of the Manawatū River walkway at a time of development. A crane can be seen near the beach, as well as other construction equipment.

Creator:      David Foster
Place:          Te Motu o Poutoa (Anzac Park / Pork Chop Hill)
Date:          1986

This image is believed to have been taken by Palmerston North Engineer Frank (Frances Leslie) Berry.

The Lower Turitea Dam was originally completed in 1907 but was raised to 50 feet in 1912. It was officially opened February 17 1913. This enlarge...

Creator:      Berry Family
Place:          Lower Turitea Dam
Date:          191X

The Lower Turitea Dam was originally completed in 1907 but was raised to 50 feet in 1912. It was officially opened February 17, 1913. This enlarged dam remained in use until 1957 when a 100 ft high dam was constructed. The spillway is on the left.

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Turitea, Palmerston North
Date:          1913

This is a view of the Upper Turitea dam, completed in 1957.

Creator:      Argosy Studios
Place:          Turitea, Palmerston North

The correct spelling of the stream's name is Turitea (turi = water, tea = bright or clear). However, during the 1880s the Palmerston North Borough Council misspelled the name and the incorrect version (Tititea) passed into common useage. In 1991, ...

Date:          circa 1909

The old gasworks were located near the railways sheds. For a full account of the event, see Manawatu Standard, 5 August 1913, Page 5 in an article entitled "Explosion and Fire" (available online on www.paperspast.natlib.govt.nz).

Creator:      Unknown
Date:          August 5, 1913

This image comes from a collection of glass negatives found in the attic of 'Lovelock's cottage' by 'Keebles Farm' near Massey University. The people in the images are possibly the Lovelock family, but their identities have not been confirmed.

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Creator:      Unknown
Date:          1890 to 1910

This image comes from a collection of glass negatives found in the attic of 'Lovelock's cottage' by 'Keebles Farm' near Massey University. The people in the images are possibly the Lovelock family, but their identities have not been confirmed.

Th...

Creator:      Unknown
Date:          1890 to 1910

A drawing by J T Stewart who was the District Engineer of the Public Works Department. Drawing shows construction of the road through the Manawatu Gorge. Entitled "Manawatu Gorge. Commencement of Road - looking up Gorge from westward", and is sign...

Creator:      J T Stewart
Place:          Manawatu
Date:          May 1871

A drawing by J T Stewart who was the District Engineer of the Public Works Department. Sketch shows the construction of the Upper Gorge Bridge (at Woodville end) over the Manawatu River. Entitled "Road Bridge Manawatu Gorge building 1874" and sign...

Creator:      J T Stewart
Place:          Manawatu/Wairarapa
Date:          1874

A drawing by J T Stewart who was the District Engineer of the Public Works Department. Drawing shows the gorge road, looking westward towards Ashhurst. Entitled "Gorge Road Manawatu 1874". The drawing is in pencil and water colour. Drawn on paper...

Creator:      J T Stewart
Place:          Manawatu
Date:          1874

The Square Circular was Palmerston North City Council's monthly community publication, informing Palmerstonians of PNCC initiatives, activites, and events. This month's issue includes: 10 Year Plan, archives photo, building inspections, Charles Fo...

Creator:      Palmerston North City Council
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          June 2006

The Square Circular was Palmerston North City Council's monthly community publication, informing Palmerstonians of PNCC initiatives, activites, and events. This month's issue includes: archives photo, Children's day, Convention Centre, Draft annua...

Creator:      Palmerston North City Council
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          February 2008

The Square Circular was Palmerston North City Council's monthly community publication, informing Palmerstonians of PNCC initiatives, activites, and events. This month's issue includes: information kiosk, Grey and Princess Streets intersection, lib...

Creator:      Palmerston North City Council
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          January 2008

The Square Circular was Palmerston North City Council's monthly community publication, informing Palmerstonians of PNCC initiatives, activites, and events. This month's issue includes: Christmas in the Square; Awapuni Landfill; conservation; weed...

Creator:      Palmerston North City Council
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          November 2001

Looking from the river walk in the Esplanade gardens, to the Fitzherbert Bridge across the Manawatu River, built 1877. The original donated cards are postmarked 1906, with one sent to Miss Kathleen Thompson, Kaueka, Castlemain, Victoria [Australia...

Creator:      A J Stockman
Place:          Fitzherbert Bridge, Palmerston North
Date:          circa 1906

[Photograph of an artesian bore spouting water from a pipe into a paddock.]

Image subsequently identified as being Richardson Drilling Co. Ltd.

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          November 1960

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 17 February 1958, page 8: "The children of the Ashhurst School lost no time in testing the temperature of the new baths at the school which were opened officially on Sat...

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          96 Cambridge Avenue, Palmerston North
Date:          February 17, 1958

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 22 July 1961 "Well-drillers work ankle-deep in mud yesterday to test three bores to a depth of 50ft for an overhead bridge at the Milson deviation goods yards. The bores...

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          Between Rangitikei and Milson Over Bridges, Palmerston North
Date:          July 22, 1961

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 6 October 1956 : "More than a dozen would-be swimmers attended the Municipal Baths today as part of the "Learn to Swim" campaign being conducted by the Manawatu Swimming...

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          Ashley Street, Palmerston North
Date:          October 6, 1956

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 29 December 1962, "The paddling pool in the Esplanade is still one of the greatest attractions for children during the summer months. This morning was no exception. Tw...

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          The Esplanade, Palmerston North
Date:          December 29, 1962

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 25 August 1958, page 10: "The torrential rain which fell on Saturday was the cause of some concern to residents in the city and surrounding country. In Clausen Street an...

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          Corner of Clausen and Exeter Street, Palmerston North
Date:          August 25, 1958

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 04 November 1958: "No thermal activity produced this convincing geyser, which attracted the attention of passers-by in King Street yesterday, but a burst water main was ...

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          King Street, Palmerston North
Date:          November 4, 1958

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 21 February 1958, page 6: "This standard size swimming pool is the first completed project of the Pohangina Anglican Youth Centre in Ashhurst. Of concrete construction, ...

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          96 Cambridge Avenue, Ashhurst
Date:          February 21, 1958

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 27 February 1958, page 8: "Typical of the scene in nearly every yard in Tangimoana yesterday was this one of furniture and effects being dried out in the hot sun. The l...

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          Tangimoana
Date:          February 27, 1958

This hand-tinted postcard shows the Manawatū Gorge around 1900.

Creator:      Unknown
Date:          circa 1900

This negative comes from the Elmar Collection - a large series of semi-identified and unidentified images from the 1930s-1970s. The vehicle the firefighter is standing on is possibly either a Transtar of international fire truck. The structure in ...

Creator:      Elmar Studios, 459 Main Street, Palmerston North
Date:          1968

This image comes from a series of slides taken around Palmerston North in the late 1950s. Many show scenes in The Victoria Esplanade Gardens, but other areas and events around the city are also represented.

Creator:      S. A. Free
Date:          195X

The Carnival of the Lake took place at Hokowhitu Lagoon during Anniversary Weekend 1963. Events included a pet parade, children's competitions, Highland dancing, and a boating and canoeing regatta. Some other highlights were decorated gondolas, an...

Creator:      Merlyn Drew
Date:          1963