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The Jamaica Bank at Port Royal Street

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Print depicting the Jamaica bank on Port Royal Street, Kingston.

Opening of the Jamaica Railway, Kingston Terminus

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A rectangular building with railway lines adjacent to it, a small guard house is close to a fence behind which are palm tree. English men in top hats and some negro men seem to be awaiting the arrival of a steam engine seen in the distance.

A Kingston shop (before) the 1907 earthquake

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A large three storey building at the corner of a commercial street in Kingston, Jamaica . Utility poles in front and utility wires criss-crossed above.

Wesley Church School - Kingston before Earthquake Jan. 1907

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Huge concrete buildings of a church and school next to each other and houses beside the school

Dr. Lockett's residence, Duke Street, Kingston - destroyed by Earthquake Jan. 14, 1907

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Black and white photograph of a two storey house built on an incline, enclosed by concrete and metal fencing, belonging to Dr. Lockett and was destroyed by the 1907 earthquake. There is a huge tree in front of the house, smaller trees at the side,…

Parish Church Kingston

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The Kingston Parish Church with bell tower consisting of 2 clocks. The building is enclosed by metal and Concrete fencing with steps leading from the street into the church yard. Building is surrounded by trees.

Gordon Town Minister's House - damage by the earthquake Jan. 1907

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Black and white photograph of a partially damaged house with the upper section in tact and piles of rubble in front of and beside the house.

The State Banquet held at the Sheraton Hotel, 6th August 1962

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Black and white photgraph of persons attending the State Banquet at the Sheraton Hotel, Kingston to celebrate Jamaica's Independence, 1962.

Ralphe Bunche of the UN arrives at King's House to meet HRH Princess Margaret

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Ralphe Bunche of the United Nations walks into King's House accompanied by a uniformed officer while 3 others look on

Sir Hugh Foot, a member of the British Commission to the UN arrives at King's House

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Sir Hugh Foot, arrives at King's House, Jamaica, accompanied by a uniformed Officer