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Waterloo House
Wholesale and retail warehouse located on the south-west corner of Harbour and King Street in Kingston, known as Waterloo House. It is lying in ruins following earthquake on January 14, 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.
The Mico Training College
Mico Training College (now Mico University College) after sustaining significant damage from the earthquake on January 14th, 1907.
Tents on the course
Tents set up for displaced citizens
Corpses under debris
Corpses (unseen) under debris from earthquake and fire.
The Scotch Kirk
Earthquake damaged Presbyterian Chapel in Kingston, Jamaica.
Myrtle Bank Hotel
Myrtle Bank Hotel before the 1907 earthquake.
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 park
Mattresses, chairs and other salvaged household items, in the park. A few men and women are loitering about and a woman is resting on one the park benches under a large tree.
Tags: Benches; Chairs; Furniture; House furnishings; Mattresses; Parks - Jamaica