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Back of court house in Water Lane
Earthquake damage to the back of the court house in Water Lane, Kingston.
Burned & wrecked district, Kingston
Workers using mules and carts to help with clearing of bricks and debris after the 1907 earthquake, Kingston.
Chief of staff house, Port Royal, back view
A soldier and a woman stand by a section of the Chief of Staff's house that has sustained significant damage from the 1907 earthquake. There is a gaping hole where the brick wall and roof have broken down and there is a heap of rubble on the ground.
Church St. from Harbour St.
A view of earthquake destruction on Church Street as seen from Harbour Street.
Corner Port Royal and Harbour Streets with Colonial Bank in view
The Colonial Bank and other buildings damaged by earthquake and fire along Port Royal and Harbour Streets. There is a advertising sign for The Henriques Lumber Company on one of the burnt out buildings.
Corpses under debris
Corpses (unseen) under debris from earthquake and fire.
Crack at barracks
Destruction at end of east barracks at Up Park Camp. There are cracks at the springs of the arches.
Damage to frame building
A wooden-frame building without walls. In the background, is the Kingston Parish Church with a damaged clocktower.
Damaged arch in Jamaica
Damaged arch of a brick building.
David Henderson's Corner
A man stands under an umbrella as other men work on clearing the rubble at David Henderson's Corner (corner of King & Harbour Streets).