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18th century house, Half Way Tree, St. Andrew

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Two-storey 18th century board house with semi-circular steps at the entrance in Half Way Tree, St. Andrew. Trees overhang a dirt road.

18th century house, Springvale, Trelawny

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This 18th century Georgian house has been captioned as "Springvale" in Trelawny. The entire plantation stretches from western St James into eastern Trelawny.

18th century quadrant wharf on the main road in Discovery Bay

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"This 18th century quadrant wharf on the main road in Discovery Bay, has been preserved and maintained by Kaiser Bauxite as an historical landmark. A plaque at the entrance reads: "In 1977 a fort was equipped with cannons as a defence against…

19-year old Geneve Bennett in her bathsuit

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"Nineteen-year-old Leo girl Geneve Bennett, otherwise called Jennifer, is an earthy Clarendonian who enjoys the simple pleasures of life. A trainee caterer at Ivy's Lounge in Allman Town, she enjoys cooking and admits that she is good at it. She is…

1952 Helsinki Olympics, Rhoden winning 4 x 400 from Mel Whitehead, USA

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Photograph showing Jamaica's George Rhoden winning the 4 x 400 metre relay ahead of USA's Mel Whitehead.

1962 Declaration of Independence

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Text of the 1962 Declaration of Independence with Coat of Arms and seal affixed

19th century church, Annotto Bay, St. Mary.

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A view of the Annotto Bay Baptist Church, showing intricate details of a window and its frame.

19th century church, Port Antonio, Portland

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A 19th century photograph of the Portland Parish Church, Port Antonio, Portland. The steeple and clock are clearly seen and the yard is enclosed by a metal and brick fence. Several trees surround the property.

19th Century Court House, Morant Bay, St. Thomas

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A 19th century photograph of the Morant Bay Courthouse in St. Thomas, Jamaica. A lone man is walking past the courthouse.