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  • Collection: Great Earthquake of Kingston

Holy Trinity Cathedral Duke Street

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The ruins of the Holy Trinity Cathedral on Duke Street, Kingston, after the 1907 earthquake hit Jamaica.

Tower Street, Kingston

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A man stands on Tower Street, Kingston taking in the scene of demolished buildings on either side of the road after the 1907 earthquake.

Destructive effect of earthquake on a home

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A partially destroyed two storey house with debris on the grounds in the aftermath of the 1907 earthquake.

No. 1 King Street, From Croswell's looking up, after Earthquake, Kingston, Jamaica, Jan. 14, 1907

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King Street (a view from Croswell's) in the aftermath of the 1907 Earthquake.

Coke Wesleyan Chapel - Taylor and Mathieson

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A view of the Coke Wesleyan Chapel, Kingston, Jamaica in the aftermath of the 1907 earthquake.

Colonial Bank, Port Royal Street entrance after 1907 Earthquake

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A view of the Colonial Bank on Port Royal Street, Kingston, Jamaica after the 1907 earthquake.

Destruction of the Coke Church

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Persons viewing the damage of the Coke Methodist Church down town Kingston after the 1907 earthquake.

Harbour Street Kingston

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The photograph shows a section of Harbour Street in Kingston, Jamaica, which has been devastated by the earthquake of 1907. Damaged utility poles, streets and buildings can also be seen in the photograph.

Gordon Town Minister's House - damage by the earthquake Jan. 1907

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Black and white photograph of a partially damaged house with the upper section in tact and piles of rubble in front of and beside the house.

Parish Church Kingston

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The Kingston Parish Church with bell tower consisting of 2 clocks. The building is enclosed by metal and Concrete fencing with steps leading from the street into the church yard. Building is surrounded by trees.