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Falmouth Town Hall the day after fire, 1926

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A burnt out section of the Falmouth Town Hall after a fire in 1926.

Falmouth Pier - entrance

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Entrance to the Falmouth Pier in Trelawny, with several posters relating to the history of Jamaica, Trelawny and Falmouth.

Phoenix Foundry (The Dome), Falmouth

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The Phoenix Foundry or 'The Dome' in Falmouth, Trelawny is one of the oldest surviving industrial complexes in Jamaica. It was built by engineer, Mr. Fields, and it served as a metal factory for repairing ships.

The Barrett House - Falmouth

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The Barrett House, once owned by Edward Barrett and built in 1799. The windows and doors have been sealed with concrete to prevent further deterioration of the ruins.

The Baptist Manse, Falmouth

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This Baptist church building, built in 1798 is of Georgian architecture and was the first masonic temple in Jamaica. In 1834, it was sold to the Baptist Missionary because of the amount of debt that was incurred from its construction. It later became…

The Falmouth Courthouse

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View of the Falmouth Courthouse that was originally completed in 1817.