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  • Collection: Portland, Jamaica

Port Antonio from Titchfield

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A view of Port Antonio, Portland from Titchfield showing various types of buildings with the Blue Mountains in the background.

Old Train Turntable, Portland Railway Station

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View of the old train turntable, an old train and a large tank by the old Portland Railway Station.

Old Train at the Portland Railway Station

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A rusty old train parked near the Portland Railway Station.

Old Building at Titchfield High School

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One of the ruins on the property of the Titchfield High School in Port Antonio, Portland. It is said that the structure was once an ammunition house when the property was known as Fort George.

Negro River Bridge at Seaman's Valley, Portland

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The Negro River Bridge spanning the Negro River at Seaman's Valley in Portland, Jamaica.

Mulatto River Bridge, Portland

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The Mulatto River Bridge connecting two roads in a rural community in Portland.

Muirton River Bridge, Portland

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The Muirton River Bridge spanning the Muirton River in Portland.

Loading banana, Port Antonio

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A group of banana carriers walk in tandem, bananas on heads and shoulders as they make their way towards the boat in Port Antonio, Portland. Jamaica was the first country in the world to trade bananas internationally. The banana trade in Portland…

Jamaica - View of Port Antonio, on the North Coast, partially destroyed by fire, October 18th

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A historic black and white print of the north coast of the town of Port Antonio. To the lower left is a section destroyed by fire.

Haining Portland, Jamaica

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View of house with thatched roof in Haining, Portland. A man in a hat and suit is sitting on a wall to the back of the property.