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Debris on Church Street
Effects of the 1907 earthquake on Church Street, Kingston, showing a sidewalk covered with bricks and debris.
Derailed rail lines, port Royal, 1907 Earthquake
A man walking on a partially bent train line after the 1907 earthquake that devastated Kingston and Port Royal. Damaged buildings and debris can be seen in the background.
Destruction at epicentre
Destruction at epicentre of the 1907 earthquake at the corner of Harbour and East Streets, Kingston.
Destruction, fire & earthquake
Fire and earthquake damage to a building.
Earthquake shattered store room at the University College of the West Indies
Complete destruction of a store-room at the University of the West Indies by the 1907 earthquake.
Fire and earthquake, Kingston
Destroyed buildings and piles of rubble in Kingston after fire and earthquake in 1907.
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.
General Penitentiary overthrown
A damaged door and overthrown soft bricks in piles on the ground, at the eastward side of the General Penitentiary, a penal institution in Kingston, Jamaica
Harbour St., from King St., looking east
Citizens working to clear Harbour Street of rubble from burnt out and earthquake damaged buildings.
King St. from Parish Church south
King Street as seen from the Parish Church, after the 1907 earthquake.
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Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church
Front view of the historic Catholic church building, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. The building is covered in creeping plants and the…