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Destruction at epicentre
Destruction at epicentre of the 1907 earthquake at the corner of Harbour and East Streets, Kingston.
Debris on Church Street
Effects of the 1907 earthquake on Church Street, Kingston, showing a sidewalk covered with bricks and debris.
Damage to frame building
A wooden-frame building without walls. In the background, is the Kingston Parish Church with a damaged clocktower.
Port Royal St., short angle King St
Damaged buildings all along Port Royal Street. Men are working to clear the rubble.
The Jamaica Club
The Jamaica Club at 59 Hanover Street, destroyed in the 1907 earthquake.
Foot of King St., looking south
Buildings completely damaged by the 1907 earthquake, at the bottom of King Street near the Charles Metcalfe statue. There is a ship at sea behind the statue.
Corpses under debris
Corpses (unseen) under debris from earthquake and fire.
The Mico Training College
Mico Training College (now Mico University College) after sustaining significant damage from the earthquake on January 14th, 1907.
Myrtle Bank Hotel, front view
Structural damage to Kingston's Myrtle Bank Hotel following earthquake on January 14, 1907. A makeshift shelter has been set up at the entrance, where four men are standing.
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Rio Cobre Canal
View of a small section of the canal at Rio Cobre. The canal is surrounded by lush vegetation. Also seen is a small structure with a thatched roof.