Harbour Street looking from the east after the earthquake in 1907 /

Harbour Street looking from the east after the earthquake in 1907 / - 1 photograph : black and white ; 8 cm x 13 cm

A scene of total destruction along Harbour Street, Kingston, shortly after the passing of the 1907 earthquake. The street is filled with bricks, electrical poles and other debris. Smoke from a fire is seen ( to the right) and a few persons are roaming the street. Persons with injuries (bottom right) can also be seen lying on the ground.


Earthquakes--Kingston--Jamaica--1907
Earthquake damage
Ruined buildings--Jamaica

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