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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.
Gosse Bird Club: Broadsheet
"The Gosse Bird Club [now BirdLife Jamaica] is devoted to the study and conservation of Jamaican birds. The Broadsheets consist of articles or notes on Jamaican or West Indian avifauna, with emphasis on conservation, and descriptive or experimental…
BirdLife Jamaica: Broadsheet
'BirdLife Jamaica: Broadsheet' is a periodical published by the BirdLife Jamaica organization" (formerly known as the Gosse Bird Club of Jamaica). The organization is devoted to the "study and conservation of birds of Jamaica and their habitats and…
St. Michael's Church
St. Michael's Church situated along Tower Street, Kingston, after being flattened by earthquake in 1907.
Lockett's residence, Duke St.
Two-storey dwelling belonging to Dr. Lockett, after sustaining damage from earthquake in 1907.
St. George's Church
St. George's Anglican Church on East Street in Kingston, after sustaining damage from the 1907 earthquake.
The old Synagogue Princess St.
Earthquake damaged Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue situated on Princess Street. It was built in 1750.
Church St. from Harbour St.
A view of earthquake destruction on Church Street as seen from Harbour Street.
New cemetery for earthquake victims
Mass burial of earthquake victims, located in a section of the Bumper Hall property, adjoining the May Pen Cemetery.
The Theatre
Theatre Royal, located at the northern side of Parade in Kingston, captured after earthquake of 1907. A large rubble of bricks and other material have piled up at the front of the building.
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Jamaica House Basic School
"Little Old Man steps out: Teacher and students of the Jamaica House Basic School applaud "The Little Old Man" as members of Kindergarten 1 performed…