Myrtle Bank Hotel, Kingston Ja. destroyed by earthquake Jamaica 1907

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Title

Myrtle Bank Hotel, Kingston Ja. destroyed by earthquake Jamaica 1907

Description

A view of destruction at the Myrtle Bank Hotel after the 1907 earthquake. Persons can be seen sitting on the curbs by the ruined structure, as others look on as men dig through debris. Guards are standing by the entrance to prevent unauthorised entry.

Subject

Hotels; Earthquakes; Kingston (Jamaica); Ruined buildings

Source

NLJ Photograph Collection IN: Baille Album

Identifier

D0004794

Rights

Permission to reproduce this image must be obtained from the National Library of Jamaica.

Format

JPEG

Type

Photograph

Publisher

1907

Citation

“Myrtle Bank Hotel, Kingston Ja. destroyed by earthquake Jamaica 1907,” National Library of Jamaica Digital Collection , accessed December 26, 2024, https://nljdigital.nlj.gov.jm/items/show/3862.