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  • Collection: Great Earthquake of Kingston

View of Peters Lane from Port Royal St.

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A view of Peters Lane from Port Royal Street in the aftermath of the 1907 earthquake.

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.

Waterloo House

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Wholesale and retail warehouse located on the south-west corner of Harbour and King Street in Kingston, known as Waterloo House. It is lying in ruins following earthquake on January 14, 1907.

Wesleyan Chapel

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Wreckage at the Wesleyan Chapel (looking west) in Kingston, showing damage to both gables. Two men are standing in the foreground.