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  • Collection: Great Earthquake of Kingston

Institute of Jamaica

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The Institute of Jamaica Museum building, formerly known as Date Tree Hall, partially destroyed by the earthquake of 1907.

Parish Church, Kingston

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A badly damaged section of the tower of Kingston Parish Church in the aftermath of the 1907 earthquake.

Roman Catholic Cathedral, Kingston

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The Roman Catholic Cathedral completely destroyed in the aftermath of the earthquake on January 14, 1907.

Remains of Alms-House in Kingston

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The remains of one of the buildings at the Alms-House, Kingston splintered into matchwood by the hurricane.

The Governor's Coach

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Passengers of the Governor's Coach standing on the outside and looking on as a woman hands a floral arrangement to a man and woman.

Ruined City of Kingston

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A view of the City of Kingston taken from the sea after the earthquake and fire in 1907

Port Royal Street from Church Street

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A section of Port Royal Street with debris and damaged buildings after an earthquake.

Frame house

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Frame house remains standing and undamaged after earthquake. Slightly damaged concrete fence.

Kingston, Jamaica after the earthquake, Jan 14, 1907 at 3:30

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Persons walk along a street filled with debris while viewing damaged buildings and the shell of a tramcar, after the Earthquake on January 14, 1907.