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18th century quadrant wharf on the main road in Discovery Bay
"This 18th century quadrant wharf on the main road in Discovery Bay, has been preserved and maintained by Kaiser Bauxite as an historical landmark. A plaque at the entrance reads: "In 1977 a fort was equipped with cannons as a defence against…
Trafalgar House was destroyed by the earthquake of 1907
"A copy of a photograph taken sometime in the 1890s before Trafalgar House was destroyed by the earthquake of 1907."
Ruins of Colbeck Castle
"The impressive ruins of Colbeck Castle, two miles from Old Harbour, stands as one of the most elaborate memorials of Jamaica's past. This castle, with dungeons, slave quarters and the bedroom, large halls and ballrooms, typical of wealthy plantation…
Neville Miller pointing to a water hole located at Fair Prospect
"This is a relic from the past. It harks back to the days of slavery. A water hole, it is located at Fair Prospect and was reportedly used to dip slaves to get rid of lice and ticks. It is said that slaves from all over the parish were washed at this…
Historic building in Spanish Town square
"Work on the restoration of historic buildings in the Spanish Town Square is scheduled to begin August 4, and the MP for the area and Parliamentary Secretary int he Ministry of Labour, Granville Williams [centre] toured the Square recently to examine…
Measured survey of an historic building
"Elevations: Different elevations of the historic building at 19 White Church Street Spanish Town, which was surveyed by second year Architectural Technology students of the College of Arts, Science and Technology."
New chandeliers at King's House
"From its box to the ballroom - this is one of the many new chandeliers which will be replacing the old ones at King's House for the Queen's visit."
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Falmouth Parish Church
View of the oldest public building in the town of Falmouth - the Falmouth Parish Church of St. Peter the Apostle. It was built in 1795 on lands…