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Sir Philip Sherlock (reading) - Mrs. Irelle Cousins, J. Figueroa

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[l-r] Philip Sherlock, Mrs. Irelle Cousins, and poet and educator, John Figueroa.

Parish Church, Kingston, after great earthquake, January 14th, 1907

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Damage to the clocktower of the Kingston Parish Church after the earthquake of 1907.

St. George's Church (back view)

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View of damage to the back of the St. George's Anglican Church.

Officers Quarters, Up Park Camp, after the earthquake, January 14th, 1907, Jamaica

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The Officer's Quarters at Up Park Camp in the aftermath of the earthquake of January 14, 1907.

Church Street, Kingston, Jamaica

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Scene on Church Street after earthquake on January 14, 1907. Bricks and zinc from the ruined buildings line the street in which a large group of persons are congregated. Military personnel can be seen in the bottom right of the image, holding guns.

Bank of Nova Scotia, Kingston, after Great Earthquake, January 14th, 1907

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Postcard of the Bank of Nova Scotia, Kingston, after Great Earthquake.

Shambles on Race Course, after great earthquake, January 14th, 1907

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Structures for housing refugees, erected at the Kingston Race Course (now National Heroes Park) after the earthquake of 1907.

Scene on Race Course, after Great Earthquake, Jany. 14th, 1907

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People occupying shacks made of wood and zinc at Race Course (now National Heroes Park), after being displaced by earthquake on January 14, 1907.

Nathan's Department Store

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Nathan's Department Store in Downtown, Kingston, taken at night.

Market Scene - 1962

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