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  • Collection: Great Earthquake of Kingston

Myrtle Bank, back view

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Damage to the back of Kingston's Myrtle Bank Hotel following earthquake on January 14, 1907.

Myrtle Bank Hotel, Kingston after 1907 earthquake

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People loitering by the entrance of the Myrtle Bank Hotel. The hotel, once known as the largest hotel in Jamaica, sustained significant damage after the 1907 earthquake.

Myrtle Bank Hotel, Jamaica after the Earthquake Jan 14th 1907

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A partially damaged Myrtle Bank Hotel after the 1907 Earthquake in Jamaica.

Myrtle Bank Hotel, front view

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Structural damage to Kingston's Myrtle Bank Hotel following earthquake on January 14, 1907. A makeshift shelter has been set up at the entrance, where four men are standing.

Myrtle Bank Hotel after 1907 earthquake

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Postcard showing the Myrtle Bank Hotel following January 14, 1907 earthquake. Structures such as the walls at the entrance suffered damage.

Myrtle Bank Hotel

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Myrtle Bank Hotel before the 1907 earthquake.

Mount Fletcher Wesleyan Church, Jamaica - wrecked by the earthquake in January 1907

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Children standing and sitting by graves in the yard of the Mount Fletcher Wesleyan Church that was partially damaged by the great 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.

Metropolitan House

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Metropolitan House, located at the corner of King Street and Barry Street, destroyed by earthquake in 1907. Zinc, bricks, wood and other material surround the building.

McNish's Store, Kington, after great earthquake, January 14, 1907

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A look at McNish's Store in Kingston after being completely destroyed by earthquake in 1907.