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  • Collection: Great Earthquake of Kingston

Parish Church, Kingston Jamaica after earthquake Jan 14, 1907

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This postcard shows the Kingston Parish Church severely damaged by earthquake on January 14, 1907. Extensive damages were seen to the right side of the building. The walls are also partially torn down.

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.

Parish Church, Kingston

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A photograph of the Kingston Parish Church, Kingston, Jamaica. The photograph captures the exterior of the building.

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.

Orange Street, Kingston, after Great Earthquake January 14th, 1907

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The remains of buildings along Orange Street in Kingston that have been completely destroyed by earthquake and fire on January 14, 1907.

Old Wolmers School Yard Parade, next to Kingston Parish Church

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A woman at the entrance to the Old Wolmers School Yard looks at a sign attached to the fence near a lamp post. Broken bricks are stacked along the walkway in the aftermath of the earthquake on January 14, 1907.

Old Wolmers School - Parish Church tower in background taken from Laws Street

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A section of the Old Wolmers School is still standing after the 1907 Earthquake. Debris can be seen on Laws Street and Church Streets. Two women walk along Laws Street, two women stand at the corner of Law and Church Streets.

Officers Quarters, Up Park Camp, after the earthquake, January 14th, 1907, Jamaica

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The Officer's Quarters at Up Park Camp in the aftermath of the earthquake of January 14, 1907.

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.

New cemetery for earthquake victims

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Mass burial of earthquake victims, located in a section of the Bumper Hall property, adjoining the May Pen Cemetery.