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People loitering by the entrance of the Myrtle Bank Hotel. The hotel, once known as the largest hotel in Jamaica, sustained significant damage after the 1907 earthquake.

A colour postcard showing the Myrtle Bank Hotel in Kingston, Jamaica.

A partially damaged Myrtle Bank Hotel after the 1907 Earthquake in Jamaica.

Structural damage to Kingston's Myrtle Bank Hotel following earthquake on January 14, 1907. A makeshift shelter has been set up at the entrance, where four men are standing.

Postcard showing the Myrtle Bank Hotel following January 14, 1907 earthquake. Structures such as the walls at the entrance suffered damage.

Myrtle Bank Hotel before the 1907 earthquake.

A section of the Myrtle Bank Hotel and its grounds.

View of the Myrtle Bank Hotel, built in the mid 1800s. This grand hotel was once known as the largest in the island.

Postcard of the Myrtle Bank Hotel, inside the gates. Horse drawn carriages are parked alongside the left wing.

Postcard of the Myrtle Bank Hotel, inside the gates. Horse drawn carriages are parked alongside the left wing.