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Remains of Alms-House in Kingston
The remains of one of the buildings at the Alms-House, Kingston splintered into matchwood by the hurricane.
Regiment sentinel
Soldier of West Indies Regiment in role of sentinel at the corner of Harbour and Church Street. He has set up a temporary shelter using zinc and other material from wrecked buildings.
Refugee camp
Cooking, cleaning and other housekeeping activities taking place at a temporary shelter, set up in Kingston after earthquake and fire in Kingston.
Rear view of the offices of the Royal Mail Steamship Co.
A rear view of the offices of the Royal Mail Steamship Company showing damages in the aftermath of the 1907 earthquake in Jamaica.
Post office and court house, Kingston, after the 1907 earthquake
Photograph of the damages to the court house and post office caused by the 1907 earthquake.
Port Royal Street, Kingston
Photograph of a group of men clearing rubble off Port Royal Street, following the January 14, 1907 earthquake.
Port Royal Street looking west
Soldiers standing by destroyed buildings on Port Royal Street after the January 14, 1907 earthquake.
Port Royal Street from Church Street
A section of Port Royal Street with debris and damaged buildings after an earthquake.
Port Royal St., short angle King St
Damaged buildings all along Port Royal Street. Men are working to clear the rubble.
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