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Jamaica - Kings House, Kingston
Slide showing a photograph of 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 19. 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 1913
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1872 Anglican Bishop Called Capital Caribbean Constructed Destroyed Diocese Earthquake Governor Indies Jamaica Jamaican Kingston Monarch Official Represents This When 1907
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This photograph showcases Kings House, the official residence of the Governor-General of Jamaica, located in the bustling capital city of Kingston. Built in 1872, when Kingston was designated as the capital of Jamaica, Kings House replaced the former home of the Anglican Lord Bishop of Jamaica. However, this historic building was unfortunately destroyed by an earthquake in 1907 and was later rebuilt. Situated on the south-eastern coast of Jamaica, facing a natural harbour, Kingston is the largest city on the island nation in the Caribbean Sea. Established in 1692, the city has a rich history and cultural heritage. Jamaica, an island nation in the Greater Antilles, is known for its natural beauty, diverse population, and vibrant music scene. The Governor-General of Jamaica represents the monarch and serves as the head of state. This photograph, taken circa 1913, provides a glimpse into the past of this remarkable island nation and its iconic official residence. The lantern slide, part of the Boswell Collection, Box 108, Slide number 19, offers a unique perspective on Jamaica's history and architectural heritage.
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