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The tail end of Port Royal, Jamaica, after the earthquake, Ja. 14th, 1907

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Flooding at the end of Port Royal following destruction from earthquake on January 14, 1907. The sea level has risen significantly, almost covering the palm trees at the harbour.

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.

After the earthquake January 14th, 1907 Jamaica - Clearing Port Royal Street

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Men working to clear Port Royal Street in Kingston, after the earthquake in 1907.

Harbour Street looking west after the earthquake January 14th, 1907, Jamaica

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Men assess damage caused by the Kingston earthquake and fire of 1907. This section of Harbour Street is filled with bricks, rubble and downed electric lines.

After the earthquake, January 14th, 1907, Paymaster's Office, Up Park Camp

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Destruction of the Paymaster's Office at Up Park Camp, after the earthquake on January 14, 1907.

Montego Bay, Rose Hall, erected 1760

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Postcard depicting the historic Rose Hall great house.

Montego Bay from Old Fort Jamaica

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Cannons at the old fort in Montego Bay, St. James.

The Kerr Memorial Fountain & Square, Montego Bay, Jamaica

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Postcard of the Montego Bay Square showing the Kerr Memorial Fountain, donated by banana baron, Captain J. Kerr.

Montego Bay from the Church Tower, Jamaica

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View overlooking Montego Bay, St. James, taken from the church tower.

St. James' St., Montego Bay, Jamaica

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A busy day on St. James Street in the town of Montego Bay, St. James.