New Zealand - Palmerston North - Broadway Avenue - Showing D O'Reilly (later Hopwood's premises) and Palmerston North Gas Company Ltd, which was in operation between 1889-1915 - Circa 1890 to 1900 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: Broad Street (Broadway) – Unknown circa 1890 to circa 1900, No Known Restrictions https://manawatuheritage.pncc.govt.nz/item/a08fd5f7-631b-4178-ad84-eacc73f32475