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Map of Jamaica

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Map of the Island of Jamaica prepared for the Jamaica Handbook under the direction of Thomas Harrison, Govt. surveyor by Colin Liddell, 1895.

Myrtle Bank Hotel

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View of the Myrtle Bank Hotel, built in the mid 1800s. This grand hotel was once known as the largest in the island.

Myrtle Bank Hotel

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A section of the Myrtle Bank Hotel and its grounds.

Port Maria

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St. Mary's chief town, Port Maria, on a busy day. Commercial buildings such as a bargain house, liquor store and grocery shop are among the town's businesses that are near the road leading to Annotto Bay, St. Mary.

Bowden

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View of the landscape at the Bowden community.

Country walk

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Multiple trees and potted plants line a dirt path in the country.

Town life

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Large crowd gather in town where a "Great Bargain Sale" is taking place. In the town square is a clocktower by which several donkeys are grazing.

Mansion

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Photograph of a large two-storey dwelling with a well manicured lawn.

Countryside

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Trees on a hilly area in the country.

Side of house

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Partial view of the side of a house; numerous trees and plants including whitewashed palms, obscure the view.