Image
This building advertises in no uncertain terms the type of beverage on offer – coffee, which was served alongside other other non-alcoholic drinks. From the late 19th century, coffee palaces and lounges, such as Fearnley's in Palmerston North, attracted people who wanted to eat and socialise without alcohol.
Te whakamahi i tēnei tūemi
Reference: 2008N_Ho9_BUI_1709
This item has been provided for private study purposes (such as school projects, family and local history research) and any published reproduction (print or electronic) may infringe copyright law. It is the responsibility of the user of any material to obtain clearance from the copyright holder.