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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.

Kingston, Jamaica after the earthquake January 14th, 1907, east end of Kingston Harbour

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The Kingston Harbour (toward the east end) after the earthquake on January 14th, 1907. In the background are trees and a large mountain.

Earthquake January 14, 1907 'The Willows' Kingston, Jamaica

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Collapsed building in Kingston known as 'The Willows' after earthquake on January 14, 1907.

View on King Street, after Great Earthquake and Fire, January 14th, 1907

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A look at King Street, Kingston, after damage was done by earthquake and fire on January 14, 1907. Debris have been pushed to the sides of the street making visible the tramcar lines. Also seen are tramcars, horses and people walking on the street.

Earthquake refugees camp, Race Course

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Refugee camp at Race Course (now National Heroes Park) after the 1907 earthquake.

Colonial Bank Kingston after earthquake January 14th, 1907

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Soldiers stand outside of the Colonial Bank in Kingston amidst downed light poles, zinc and debris from destroyed buildings after the earthquake of 1907.

A wayside store

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Men, women and children with food baskets assemble by a wayside store. The store is made of wood and has a shingles roof.

Great earthquake disaster Royal Mail Booking office, Kingston, Jamaica, W.I.

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Men gathered by the remains of the Royal Mail Booking Office in Kingston, Jamaica.

Kingston Jamaica after the earthquake January 14th 1907, camp of the homeless at the Race Course

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Camps erected for the homeless at Race Course after the January 14th 1907 earthquake. People were seen walking along side the camps.

Kingston Jamaica after the earthquake January 14th, 1907, Artillery Headquarters and camp after the disaster

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At the corner of King and Harbour Streets in Downtown Kingston after the earthquake on January 14th 1907. Shown on the street are damaged buildings and debris from structures.