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  • Collection: Great Earthquake of Kingston

Submerged Prince George Battery, Port Royal, Kingston

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View of submerged area in Port Royal Kingston that occurred as a result of the 1907 Earthquake. Men are seen afloat on what appears to be a boat.

Steel & brick chimney

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Broken brick chimney overthrown to north eastern side of Kingston's General Penitentiary. A large number of sticks have been heaped to one side of the prison.

St. Michael's Church, Kingston, Jamaica

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Ruins of the St. Michael's Church, Kingston, Jamaica in the aftermath of an earthquake.

St. Michael's Church

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St. Michael's Church situated along Tower Street, Kingston, after being flattened by earthquake in 1907.

St. George's church, Kingston, Ja., after the earthquake, Jan. 14, 1907

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Significant damage to the St. George's Anglican Church building. Bricks, a part of the roof and other debris are strew across the church yard.

St. George's Church (back view)

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View of damage to the back of the St. George's Anglican Church.

Some of the smaller houses

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A woman walks pass a row of small houses, one of which was partially destroyed by the 1907 earthquake in Kingston, Jamaica.

Smith shop and workshop Port Royal, after earthquake

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Photograph showing a building with broken windows, cracked walls and other structural damages, from the 1907 earthquake in Port Royal, Kingston.