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Constant Spring Hydro Station

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Entrance to the Constant Spring hydroelectric plant at Constant Spring, St. Andrew.

Clocktower at Half Way Tree

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Clocktower marking the end of Hope Road (bottom) and Constant Spring Road (right) and the start of Half Way Tree Road (left) and Hagley Park Road (top).

Aqueduct along Stony Hill Road

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The aqueduct on the way to Stony Hill.

Auditorium at the Duke Street United Church

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A look inside the auditorium at the Duke Street United Church, Kingston.

The tail end of Port Royal, Jamaica, after the earthquake, Ja. 14th, 1907

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Flooding at the end of Port Royal following destruction from earthquake on January 14, 1907. The sea level has risen significantly, almost covering the palm trees at the harbour.

Photograph of Turks Islands, W.I., Grand Turk

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A faded photograph of military personnel standing at attention in Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands. Soldiers of different ranks, some on horses, others with guns in hand and a few from the military band are gathered in what appears to be a…

Jamaica exhibition - Alfred Stubbs Snr.

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Display of Turks and Caicos salt and pita fibre by Alfred Stubbs Snr. at the Jamaica Exhibition in 1891.

Harbour Street looking from the east after the earthquake

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A scene of total destruction along Harbour Street, Kingston, shortly after the passing of the 1907 earthquake. The street is filled with bricks, electrical poles and other debris. Smoke from a fire is seen ( to the right) and a few persons are…

Market Scene - 1962

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Market vendors selling a variety of food produce to buyers at the market.

After the earthquake, January 14th, 1907, Jamaica - East Queen Street Baptist Chapel

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Complete damage to the front of the East Queen Street Baptist Chapel.