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  • Collection: Great Earthquake of Kingston

Myrtle Bank Hotel

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Myrtle Bank Hotel before the 1907 earthquake.

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The Scotch Kirk

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Earthquake damaged Presbyterian Chapel in Kingston, Jamaica.

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Corpses under debris

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Corpses (unseen) under debris from earthquake and fire.

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Tents on the course

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Tents set up for displaced citizens

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Synagogue on Charles and Duke St.

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The Mico Training College

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Mico Training College (now Mico University College) after sustaining significant damage from the earthquake on January 14th, 1907.

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Myrtle Bank Hotel, front view

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Structural damage to Kingston's Myrtle Bank Hotel following earthquake on January 14, 1907. A makeshift shelter has been set up at the entrance, where four men are standing.

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Waterloo House

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Wholesale and retail warehouse located on the south-west corner of Harbour and King Street in Kingston, known as Waterloo House. It is lying in ruins following earthquake on January 14, 1907.

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Port Royal St., from Duke St., West

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Corner Port Royal and Harbour Streets with Colonial Bank in view

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The Colonial Bank and other buildings damaged by earthquake and fire along Port Royal and Harbour Streets. There is a advertising sign for The Henriques Lumber Company on one of the burnt out buildings.

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