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Kingston, Jamaica, after the earthquake, January 14th, 1907 - St. Michael's Church, Tower Street
Ruins of the St. Michael's Church, Kingston, Jamaica in the aftermath of the earthquake on January 14, 1907.
Kingston, Jamaica, after the earthquake, January 14th, 1907 - Wood buildings versus brick
Earthquake effects on buildings made of brick and of wood, along a street in Kingston, Jamaica. Debris from fallen buildings have been pushed to the sidewalk making way for the railway lines for tramcars.
Kingston, Jamaica, after the earthquake, January 14th, 1907, Victoria Park
Inside the lightly damaged Victoria Park, after the Kingston earthquake of 1907. A woman sits by the pond while others loiter about. Tents have been set up to house those displaced by the earthquake.
Lady Mico College, Kingston
Destruction at Lady Mico College, Kingston in the aftermath of the 1907 Earthquake
Lamp Room, Port Royal, Port Royal, 1907 Earthquake
A soldier stands on top of the rubble from the "lamp room" building, after it has collapsed after the 1907 earthquake.
Lockett's residence, Duke St.
Two-storey dwelling belonging to Dr. Lockett, after sustaining damage from earthquake in 1907.
McNish's Store, Kington, after great earthquake, January 14, 1907
A look at McNish's Store in Kingston after being completely destroyed by earthquake in 1907.
Metropolitan House
Metropolitan House, located at the corner of King Street and Barry Street, destroyed by earthquake in 1907. Zinc, bricks, wood and other material surround the building.
Mico Institute after 1907 earthquake
The Mico Institute (now Mico Teacher's College = Mico University College) suffering extensive damage as a result of the 1907 earthquake.
Mount Fletcher Wesleyan Church, Jamaica - wrecked by the earthquake in January 1907
Children standing and sitting by graves in the yard of the Mount Fletcher Wesleyan Church that was partially damaged by the great 1907 earthquake.
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Dr. Anthony Robinson, surgeon and botanist, d. 1768

Side profile of Dr. Anthony Robinson, a surgeon that practised in Jamaica.