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Kingston, Jamaica after the earthquake January 14th 1907, garden in front of the residence of the governor

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View of the garden and road leading to the governor's residendence after the January 1907 earthquake. The lush garden is filled with grass, palms and other large trees.

Kingston, Jamaica after the earthquake January 14th, 1907, statue of Queen Victoria

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Statue of Queen Victoria mounted at eastern Parade at the entrance of Victoria Park. Minor damage was done to the statue and the entrance of the park after the earthquake on January 14, 1907.

Orange Street, Kingston, after Great Earthquake January 14th, 1907

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The remains of buildings along Orange Street in Kingston that have been completely destroyed by earthquake and fire on January 14, 1907.

Kingston, Jamaica after the earthquake January 14th, 1907, east end of Kingston Harbour

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The Kingston Harbour (toward the east end) after the earthquake on January 14th, 1907. In the background are trees and a large mountain.

Earthquake January 14, 1907 'The Willows' Kingston, Jamaica

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Collapsed building in Kingston known as 'The Willows' after earthquake on January 14, 1907.

View on King Street, after Great Earthquake and Fire, January 14th, 1907

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A look at King Street, Kingston, after damage was done by earthquake and fire on January 14, 1907. Debris have been pushed to the sides of the street making visible the tramcar lines. Also seen are tramcars, horses and people walking on the street.

Earthquake refugees camp, Race Course

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Refugee camp at Race Course (now National Heroes Park) after the 1907 earthquake.

Colonial Bank Kingston after earthquake January 14th, 1907

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Soldiers stand outside of the Colonial Bank in Kingston amidst downed light poles, zinc and debris from destroyed buildings after the earthquake of 1907.

A wayside store

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Men, women and children with food baskets assemble by a wayside store. The store is made of wood and has a shingles roof.

Great earthquake disaster Royal Mail Booking office, Kingston, Jamaica, W.I.

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Men gathered by the remains of the Royal Mail Booking Office in Kingston, Jamaica.