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