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  • Collection: Great Earthquake of Kingston

Remains of Alms-House in Kingston

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The remains of one of the buildings at the Alms-House, Kingston splintered into matchwood by the hurricane.

Roman Catholic Cathedral, Kingston

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The Roman Catholic Cathedral completely destroyed in the aftermath of the earthquake on January 14, 1907.

Parish Church, Kingston

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A badly damaged section of the tower of Kingston Parish Church in the aftermath of the 1907 earthquake.

Institute of Jamaica

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The Institute of Jamaica Museum building, formerly known as Date Tree Hall, partially destroyed by the earthquake of 1907.

Post office and court house, Kingston, after the 1907 earthquake

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Photograph of the damages to the court house and post office caused by the 1907 earthquake.

Mico Institute after 1907 earthquake

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The Mico Institute (now Mico Teacher's College = Mico University College) suffering extensive damage as a result of the 1907 earthquake.

Garrison Church Up Park Camp

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Garrison Church, Up Park Camp, destroyed on the 14th January 1907 by the earthquake.

Harbour Street, Kingston

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View of Harbour Street, Kingston after earthquake of January 14, 1907 which left many buildings destroyed, evident by the large piles of rubble on the sidewalk and roofless buildings

Court House on Harbour Street

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Court house on Harbour Street after the January 1907 earthquake. One section of the court house has bad structural damage.

Colonial Bank, Kingston

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Colonial Bank, Kingston, after earthquake, January 14, 1907.