New Zealand - Palmerston North - One of the Last Trains through the Square - The photograph must have been taken before June 1963 as the buildings on this site were demolished that month to make way for the construction of a new library building (completed in November 1965) - 1963 - Stan Turner Photo Palmerston North - A city in the North Island - Located in the eastern Manawatu Plains - Near the north bank of the Manawatu River - Early Palmerston North relied on public works and sawmilling. - The west coast railway was built in 1886, linking the town to Wellington - Palmerston North benefited from a booming pastoral farming industry. - Popular attractions include Te Manawa and several performing arts (Reference: Wikipedia) -------------------- Image source: One of the Last Trains through the Square, Palmerston North – Stan Turner 1963, No Known Restrictions https://manawatuheritage.pncc.govt.nz/item/39de70f6-01d3-4d7c-ad67-06351eb158f5