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.
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Palmerston North City Library
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2008N_Ho9_BUI_1709
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