Phoenix Palms, Victoria Esplanade

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Title

Phoenix Palms, Victoria Esplanade

Content partner

Palmerston North City Library

Collection

Manawatū Heritage

Description

The Phoenix palms that line one of the many roads that run through. 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 cherry trees and phoenix palms), the creation of a pergola, a tea kiosk, the RSA paddling pool and a begonia hothouse (now known as the “Peter Black Conservatory”).

Format

Image

Date created

1950

Creator

G R Kay

URL

https://manawatuheritage.pncc.govt.nz/item/c172ae3e-63e3-43f7-9914-37c54539c839

Locations

Palm Drive, Victoria Esplanade, Palmerston North

Related subjects

1950s / black and white / esplanade / phoenix palms / photographs / reserves / victoria esplanade

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