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Photo Flashback: Landscaping at Sheraton – May 1962

Published:Friday | May 16, 2025 | 5:10 AM
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Fully grown coconut tree being transplanted on the landscaping project at the Sheraton Hotel, New Kingston.
Construction is well under way at Sheraton.
In front of this near-completed wing of the Hotel (to the right of the picture) is a transplanted ackee tree.
The bandstand at the Sheraton.
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As New Kingston began to take shape in the early 1960s, the Sheraton Hotel emerged as a symbol of modern hospitality and architectural ambition. Captured here in May 1962, these moments showcase the careful landscaping efforts that helped bring the grounds to life.