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This hotel was situated at 68 South Camp Rd, a mile from the heart of Kingston and was able to house 48 guests. It featured a cocktail bar, fresh water swimming pool, card games and archery for experts and amateurs. The last telephone listing of the…

A troupe of John Canoe dancers including the "Queen" and Pitchy Patchy. John Canoe/Jonkonnu is believed to be derived from the name of a famous African Chief of the Guinea Coast named John Connu and a cultural retention of slave society. In Jamaica,…

Built between 1775 and 1782, the church was dedicated to St. James, the Great-Patron Saint of Spain. The 1957 earthquake caused extensive damage to this structure, which brought the need for a complete restoration of the building. One of the numerous…

This hilltop view of Brown’s Town was taken in 1910 and the scene shows the town abuzz with activity. At present, Brown’s Town is a vibrant commercial center, with the hub being the Brown’s Town Market.

This estate contained 2998 acres of land, including Sandy Gut, a small estate which was purchased and added to it in 1815; 300 acres in sugarcane, 500 fallow and in pasture, the remainder in excellent negro provision grounds, woodland and ruinate.

This view embraces the works of the estate, with its aqueduct for supply of the water-mill. In the distance are seen the works of Brimmer Hall, with the Overseer's House on the eminence.

View of Spring Garden Estate located in the parish of St. George (now divided between St. Mary and Portland). This estate was one of the properties of John Rock Grosett, Esq., M.P. This plantation is contiguous to the sea-shore, and adjoins the left…

This estate was situated westward of St. Ann's Bay and was the usual residence of John Blagrove, Esq., when in Jamaica. This view is taken from the great interior road, and represents the Pimento Grove at the south entrance of the house. On the right…