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The landing of Columbus at Puerto Bueno, Jamaica on 4th May 1494

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A drawing of the arrival of Christopher Columbus and his men to the island of Jamaica. Natives of the island weilding weapons are fleeing the scene as one of Columbus' men fires shots from a gun.

Sugar mill at Green Castle

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Image of an old sugar mill located on the historic Green Castle Estate in St. Mary, Jamaica.

Mill tower at Old Pera

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An abandoned sugar mill tower located at Old Pera in St. Thomas, Jamaica. The mill tower is largely covered by bushes.

Artist's impression of an Arawak dwelling

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An impression of a traditional Arawak dwelling with thatched roof made of woven straw and palm leaves and a wall of bamboo.

Meeting of Columbus and Indian Cacique

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First meeting between Christopher Columbus and Arawak Indian cacique. The cacique is offering Columbus a pineapple.

A market street

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A scene at a market in Kingston. The street is filled with women selling pots, pans, pottery and other items. Many are seen with straw hats or baskets on their heads.

Montego Bay

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View of the town of Montego Bay, showing a few business places including Salisbury House and Payne's Hotel (the large property on the hill).

The cenotaph at Kingston, Jamaica

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Photograph of the cross-shaped cenotaph adjacent to Church Street, Kingston. The cenotaph is surrounded by public buildings and palm trees. Several cars are parked along the street. This Jamaica War Monument was originally erected in 1922 in memory…

Little Bay, St. Mary, Jamaica

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View of the coastline at Little Bay in St. Mary, Jamaica. By the bay are some small boats and houses, and the large mountainous area is covered with coconut palms.

Jamaica Synod 1907

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Members of the Jamaica Synod in 1907.