All over the world you can find a multitude of libraries that are out of the ordinary, either because of its own design, or because of all the volumes it houses, or because of the location in which it is located. Some of them are found in Spain, but almost none have any comparison with the Haskell Library and Opera House, since it is a building erected directly an international border.
This library is located between the United States and Canada, and in fact you can enter through one country and exit through the other, something that is only possible in certain places on the planet. Besides its particular situation, it is one of the the most beautiful buildings in all of North America, which makes this bookstore which has existed for over a century and which has become a symbol in the neighborhood even more unique.
The Haskett Library, located between the United States and Canada
The attractive Haskett Library is located between Derby Line, Vermont (United States) and Rock Island, Quebec and it was built in 1904 according to the canons of the Victorian style and that known as “Queen Anne” which prevailed in the region at the beginning of the 20th century. Her the location was not a coincidence, since it was a gift from the family that bears his name and who wanted Americans and Canadians to have equitable access both in books and in opera.
With entry into each country and a black line inside the building which demarcates the border between the two countries, This building is one of the most unique in the world. Regarding its distribution, most of its rooms are in Canadian territory, while the library itself is located on the first floor and the second the theater in which operatic works are regularly performed.
The Haskett Library and Opera House are recognized as a historic building in the United States and Canada due to its importance, although during Donald Trump’s two terms has been the subject of much controversy: both in 2017 and 2025, the American president’s policy provided that Canadians could not access the library through the Vermont entrance, but that those responsible They used various tricks to circumvent this decision and thus allow everyone to enter this curious place.
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