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Rockfort, Kingston in the early days
Marl, gravel, rocks and road construction material line the Rockfort road ahead of construction that was to take place. A single horse-drawn carriage is on the road.
Peasants on the Rockfort Road going to market
Women dressed in long dresses, head-ties, some with baskets on their heads, pose for a photograph while on their way to the market. They are travelling with a donkey that has a straw basket attached to its sides.
Looking west along Port Royal Street, LOJ in foreground
A view of Port Royal Street in Downtown, Kingston, looking west. To the left, a ruined building is being taken apart by a crane and in the background to the right are several buildings including the high-rise Life of Jamaica (now Sagicor) building.
Tower, Church Street, Kingston earthquake of January 14th 1907
Kingston residents stand amidst a rubble of bricks, electrical wires and other debris following the aftermath of the great earthquake of 1907.
Malabre's hardware store, Port Royal Street after the great earthquake on the 14th January 1907
An almost completely demolished building that was once the Malabre hardware store. The damage came as a result of the 1907 earthquake.
Statue of Queen Victoria, head of King Street
People standing by the statue dedicated to Queen Victoria, located by the entrance of Victoria Park at the top of King Street, Kingston.
Hanover Street and Harbour Street
Hanover Street (taken from Harbour Street) after the devastating 1907 earthquake.
45 Hanover Street, Kingston, after 1907 earthquake
"Taylor and Matheson Photographic Artists from New York" located at 45 Hanover Street and other buildings on Hanover Street in the aftermath of the 1907 earthquake. Some cleanup efforts had already begun on the street but many bricks can be seen on…
King Street looking south 7:30 am - morning after the shocks
Severe damage to buildings, infrastructure and public utilities along King Street, Kingston, caused by earthquake in 1907. A large number of citizens are walking in a southern direction in the middle of the street.
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Beeston Street

Sir Clifford Campbell walking along Beeston Street in Kingston. The street is lined with many parked cars.