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  • Collection: Great Earthquake of Kingston

Holy Trinity Church

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Remains of the Holy Trinity Church which was destroyed by earthquake on January 14, 1907.

Hospital Camp

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Remains of the Military Hospital at Up Park Camp, after the great earthquake of 1907, as seen from its front lawn. Trees and a staircase at the entrance of the hospital grounds are all that remain standing.

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.

Interior view, Kingston Industrial Works

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Men standing by machines in the Kingston Industrial Works factory (now KIW International Limited). The factory once provided repair services for sugar estates.

Just after earthquake of 1907

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A photograph showing a damaged building and debris on the street after the 1907 earthquake in Kingston, Jamaica.

King Street from Parish Church, south

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A look at King Street, from the Parish Church in Kingston, after damage by earthquake and fire on January 14, 1907.

King Street, from Croswell's looking up, after earthquake Kingston, Jamaica January 14th, 1907

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Buildings along King Street taken from Croswell's, in the aftermath of the earthquake and resulting fire in 1907.

King Street, Kingston

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A colour postcard of a section of King Street, Kingston showing commercial buildings, pedestrians, vehicles parked along the roadway. The sidewalks are lined with trees and flowers.