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  • Collection: Great Earthquake of Kingston

Coke Memorial Church - 1907 earthquake

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A severely damaged Coke Memorial Church, caused by the earthquake of 1907.

Remains of the Military Hospital after the earthquake. January 14th, 1907

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Bricks from the military hospital that has been destroyed by the great earthquake of 1907, strewn across the yard.

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.

Tent for earthquake refugees in a home

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Tent erected for refugees in a yard after the 1907 earthquake. Two ladders have been placed against the property's yard to provide access.

Port Royal Street looking west

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Soldiers standing by destroyed buildings on Port Royal Street after the January 14, 1907 earthquake.

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.

After the earthquake 14th, January 1907, Mr. Grinan's House

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The remains of Mr. Grinan's house after it was flattened by earthquake on January 14, 1907.

Rum Warehouse and Customs, Kingston after Great Earthquake, January 14, 1907

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Damage to the roof and building of the Rum Warehouse and Customs building in Kingston.

Sussex Hall, after Great Earthquake January 14th, 1907

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Sussex Hall after the Great Earthquake of January 14, 1907. The fence and steps leading to the property are intact but there is significant damage to the Sussex Hall building.

Kingston, Jamaica after the earthquake January 14th 1907, garden in front of the residence of the governor

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View of the garden and road leading to the governor's residendence after the January 1907 earthquake. The lush garden is filled with grass, palms and other large trees.