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  • Collection: Great Earthquake of Kingston

Destruction, Gothic English Cathedral

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Damaged brick walls at the Cathedral in Kingston. A sign advertising a lawn party at the Myrtle Bank Hotel is hanging on the cathedral's ruined staircase.

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.

Dr. Lockett's residence, Duke Street, Kingston - destroyed by Earthquake Jan. 14, 1907

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Black and white photograph of a two storey house built on an incline, enclosed by concrete and metal fencing, belonging to Dr. Lockett and was destroyed by the 1907 earthquake. There is a huge tree in front of the house, smaller trees at the side,…

Earthquake January 14, 1907 'The Willows' Kingston, Jamaica

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Collapsed building in Kingston known as 'The Willows' after earthquake on January 14, 1907.

Earthquake refugees camp, Race Course

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Refugee camp at Race Course (now National Heroes Park) after the 1907 earthquake.

Earthquake shattered store room at the University College of the West Indies

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Complete destruction of a store-room at the University of the West Indies by the 1907 earthquake.

Earthquake, 1907

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A view of a damaged building in the aftermath of the 1907 earthquake in Jamaica.

East Queen Steet and Hanover facing north

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Photograph depicting the devastation to East Queen and Hanover Streets, caused by the 1907 earthquake. Fallen bricks and debris are lined along the sidewalks.

East Queen Street, Baptist Chapel

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The Baptist Chapel located on East Queen Street, Kingston, in the aftermath of the great Kingston earthquake of 1907.

Ebenezer School, Kingston - damaged by earthquake

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The damaged Ebenezer School in Kingston, Jamaica. This Wesleyan school was destroyed by the earthquake of 1907.