The Palace Theatre was built in 1915 on the site once occupied by the Manawatu Stables. The Palace continued operation until 9 February 1935 when the theatre was badly gutted by fire. It was not until 1936 that the theatre reopened after extensive...
Creator: Unknown
Date: February 1917
The corner shop was at one time Frank Davis Land Agent, but would appear to have changed hands, judging by the Topline signs. Further down the street the original Centrepoint Theatre is situated at 81 George Street. It was formerly a music club ca...
Creator: Unknown
Place: Palmerston North
Date: circa 1979
Rainbow flag raised in George St October 2018 to mark Manawatū's gay and lesbian rights group (MaLGRA) celebrating the groups 41st anniversary.
Creator: Philippa Elphick
Place: George Street, Palmerston North
Date: October 18, 2018
Palmy Unleashed, Pineapple Studios and One Night Only organised for performers from Palmerston North to play for passersby in this street festival.
Creator: PNCC
Place: Cuba Street, Palmerston North
Date: April 14, 2018
Cross walk in front of the Palmerston North City Library George Street entrance painted with rainbow colours on 15 October 2018 to mark Manawatū's gay and lesbian rights group (MaLGRA), celebrating its 41st anniversary.
Creator: Evan Greensides
Place: George Street, Palmerston North
Date: October 16, 2018
George Street is named after the landowner and building contractor who put the street through, Mr George Frederick Roe (1837-1902).
The image is a derivative of this <a href="https://manawat...
Creator: Heritage Team, Palmerston North City Library
Date: 2024
Bruce McKenzie Booksellers offering a 'Click and Collect' contactless customer pick-up service as per the COVID-19 level 3 restrictions.
Creator: Palmerston North City Council
Place: 37 George Street, Palmerston North
Date: April 28, 2020
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: archival photo, Callum Brown, Convention Centre, Destination M...
Creator: Palmerston North City Council
Place: Palmerston North
Date: March 2004
Local historians weekly "Back Issues" article in the Manawatū Standard. Between 1911 and 1984, Palmerstonians were entertained on Satuday nights at times in theatre, a skating hall, a dance hall and a ball room in George Street. Buildings were dem...
Creator: Steve Stannard
Place: Palmerston North
Date: July 9, 2022
The Plaza Restaurant was in Palmerston North.
The restaurant opened in 1944 in the Britannia Buildings 92-94 George Street. The signage for HS Wycherley Saddlery can be seen above the restaurant. The premises was later occupied by Moore Motors in ...
Creator: Alf Taylor
Place: Palmerston North
Date: 1940s
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: 197X
Whaiwhakaaroaro - the deep thinker - is a sculpture by Gregor Kregar that has moved around the Te Marae o Hine / The Square since it's installation. In May 2022 they lived in George Street, soaking up aura's of knowledge from the nearby City Li...
Creator: Huntara
Place: George Street, Palmerston North
Date: May 21, 2022
The Andrews Building on George Street was constructed in 1929 for S. Andrews.
Creator: Peter Patten
Place: 36 George Street, Palmerston North
Date: October 1988
A view towards Coleman Place from George Street during spring.
The buildings feature include the Old Hallensteins Building (left), part of Norfolk House (centre), and the former CM Ross building on the corner of Coleman Place and George ...
Creator: Isaac Heaphy
Place: George Street/Coleman Place
Date: October 2, 2023
Photo shows several buildings that have developed and/or been preserved along George Street and the former government reserve land that included part of Cuba Street and Coleman Place.
Creator: Isaac Heaphy
Place: George Street
Date: October 2, 2023
Photo of Coleman Place in spring, looking from George Street towards the former CM Ross Building on the corner and what was that building complex (before the development of the new City Library on The Square).
Creator: Isaac Heaphy
Place: George Street/Coleman Place
Date: October 2, 2023
A recreated view from Jack Cottam's slide of the Cuba Street and George Street intersection during spring, 2023. Taken at a much wider angle, a greater view of Cuba Street is perhaps more prominent than the former RSA Building.
Creator: Isaac Heaphy
Place: George Street and Cuba Street intersection, Palmerston North
Date: October 2, 2023
Taken in spring.
Creator: Isaac Heaphy
Place: George Street and Cuba Street Intersection
Date: October 2, 2023
Originally known as 'Manawatu Buildings', this structure on the corner of George and Cuba Streets was erected in 1929 for Messrs. A. H. White, E. D. Berry and R. A. Port. The architect was C. Tilleard Natusch of Wellington. The three-storey buildi...
Creator: Matt Ryan
Place: Corner George and Cuba Street, Palmerston North
Date: 1988
View from the City Library across Cherry Blossoms to Nash Buildings
Creator: Philippa Elphick
Place: George St
Date: October 10, 2021
Aerial view of the City Library building in the construction phase, looking down onto the George Street section. The building was originally built as the C M Ross department store in 1928, stretching from The Square to George Street. To the right ...
Creator: Palmerston North City Council
Place: Palmerston North City Library, George Street, Palmerston North
Date: circa 1996
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: Michael Willis; draft annual plan; waste management; new landf...
Creator: Palmerston North City Council
Place: Palmerston North
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: Paul Rieger; Michael Willis; budgets; Science centre and Manaw...
Creator: Palmerston North City Council
Place: Palmerston North
A view of George Street (looking towards Cuba Street) showing the construction of the City Library and retail spaces.
Creator: Colin Rush
Place: George Street, Palmerston North
Date: circa 1996
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: Recycling centre; Grant Smith; PapersPast; National earthquake...
Creator: Palmerston North City Council
Place: Palmerston North
Date: September 2015
Palmy Unleashed, Pineapple Studios and One Night Only organised for performers from Palmerston North to play for passersby in this street festival.
Creator: PNCC
Place: 155 The Square, Palmerston North
Date: April 14, 2018
Palmy Unleashed, Pineapple Studios and One Night Only organised for performers from Palmerston North to play for passersby in this street festival.
Creator: PNCC
Place: Coleman Mall, Palmerston North
Date: April 14, 2018
Palmy Unleashed, Pineapple Studios and One Night Only organised for performers from Palmerston North to play for passersby in this street festival.
Creator: PNCC
Place: Corner of George Street and Cuba Street, Palmerston North
Date: April 14, 2018
Palmy Unleashed, Pineapple Studios and One Night Only organised for performers from Palmerston North to play for passersby in this street festival.
Creator: PNCC
Place: Palmerston North
Date: April 14, 2018