Built in 1885 of masonry and timber , the Simms building exhibits a combination of Gothic and Georgian features ; the projecting central tower and wings are reminiscent of Georgian designs , while the façade 's soaring verticals , griffins , and pointed arch openings , are Gothic . The building at Hope was designed at the time to accommodate boarders as well as day students , and was large enough to hold the whole school without difficulty . It now houses the administrative offices , staff room and sixth form classrooms . For over a hundred years , Simms Hall has been the core of the Jamaica College buildings , its strength and durability repeatedly demonstrated by its resistance to hurricanes and earthquakes , including the disastrous Kingston earthquake of 1907
Kingston earthquake of 1907
1907 Kingston earthquake
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