Paddling pool Memorial Park

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Title

Paddling pool Memorial Park

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Palmerston North City Library

Collection

Manawatū Heritage

Description

Memorial Park (previously named Fitzroy Park) at Terrace End, was formerly a metal pit used by the Railways Department for ballast, from about 1876-1937. The Palmerston North City Council purchased the 21 acre site in 1938 and developed it into a recreational and sporting area. A WWII memorial was erected 1952 and in 1954 Fitzroy Park was officially dedicated as Memorial Park. In 1983 the obelisk was removed and now the gates stand as the official memorial. Photograph was published in The Tri...

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Image

Date created

1965-03-14

Creator

Maurice Thompson

URL

https://manawatuheritage.pncc.govt.nz/item/2b2fbaec-66cb-4e2c-bba5-2e847726f96f

Locations

Main Street, Palmerston North

Related subjects

1960s / children / colour / fitzroy park / fun / memorial park / paddling pool / swimming

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