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Jamaica - Kings House Grounds, Kingston
Slide showing a photograph of the grounds of the Kings House (also known as Government House) is the official residence of the Governor-General of Jamaica, who represents the Jamaican Monarch, and head of state. When Kingston became the capital of Jamaica in 1872, a new official residence (called Kings House) was constructed at the former home of the Anglican Lord Bishop of the Diocese of Jamaica. This house was destroyed by an earthquake in 1907. Kingston is the capital and largest city of Jamaica, located on the south-eastern coast of the island facing a natural harbour. The city was established in 1692.. Part of Box 108. Boswell Collection. Slide number 21. Jamaica, officially the Commonwealth of Jamaica, is an island nation of the Greater Antilles, situated in the Caribbean Sea. Jamaica is south of Cuba and west of Hispaniola, the island containing the nation-states of Haiti and the Dominican Republic in the West Indies. Date: circa 1915
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1872 Anglican Bishop Called Capital Caribbean Constructed Destroyed Diocese Earthquake Governor Grounds Indies Jamaica Jamaican Kingston Monarch Official Represents This When 1907
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This photograph captures the breathtaking beauty of the Kings House Grounds in Kingston, Jamaica, circa 1915. Kings House, also known as Government House, is the official residence of the Governor-General of Jamaica, who represents the Jamaican Monarch and serves as the head of state. When Kingston became the capital of Jamaica in 1872, a new official residence was constructed on the site of the former home of the Anglican Lord Bishop of the Diocese of Jamaica. However, this house was destroyed by an earthquake in 1907. Kingston, the capital and largest city of Jamaica, is located on the south-eastern coast of the island, facing a natural harbor. The city was established in 1692. Jamaica, an island nation in the Greater Antilles of the Caribbean Sea, is situated south of Cuba and west of Hispaniola, the island containing the nation-states of Haiti and the Dominican Republic. This photograph is part of the Boswell Collection, Slide number 21, and dates back to around 1915. The image showcases the lush greenery and serene atmosphere of the Kings House Grounds, offering a glimpse into the history and culture of Jamaica during the early 20th century. The lantern slide, a popular form of visual entertainment during that era, provides a unique perspective on Jamaica's rich heritage and natural beauty.
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