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  • Collection: Great Earthquake of Kingston

Myrtle Bank Hotel, Kingston after 1907 earthquake

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People loitering by the entrance of the Myrtle Bank Hotel. The hotel, once known as the largest hotel in Jamaica, sustained significant damage after the 1907 earthquake.

Port Royal Street looking west

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Soldiers standing by destroyed buildings on Port Royal Street after the January 14, 1907 earthquake.

Tent for earthquake refugees in a home

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Tent erected for refugees in a yard after the 1907 earthquake. Two ladders have been placed against the property's yard to provide access.

Interior view, Kingston Industrial Works

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Men standing by machines in the Kingston Industrial Works factory (now KIW International Limited). The factory once provided repair services for sugar estates.

Remains of the Military Hospital after the earthquake. January 14th, 1907

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Bricks from the military hospital that has been destroyed by the great earthquake of 1907, strewn across the yard.

Coke Memorial Church - 1907 earthquake

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A severely damaged Coke Memorial Church, caused by the earthquake of 1907.

After the earthquake January 14th, 1907 Jamaica - Clearing Port Royal Street

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Men working to clear Port Royal Street in Kingston, after the earthquake in 1907.

Harbour Street, East Kingston, after great earthquake January 14, 1907

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Ruined properties along Harbour Street after the earthquake of 1907.

Kingston, Jamaica, after the earthquake January, 14th, 1907 Rear View of the office of the Royal Mail Steamship Company

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Damage to the back of the Royal Mail Steamship Company building caused by the devastating earthquake of January 14, 1907.

The Mico College, Kingston, Ja., after earthquake, January 14th, 1907

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Mico College (Now Mico University College) after sustaining significant damage to a section of its building.