Haskell Free Library and Opera House
The Haskell Free Library and Opera House (French: Bibliothèque et salle d'opéra Haskell) is a Victorian building that straddles the Canada–United States border, in Rock Island (now part of Stanstead), Quebec, and Derby Line, Vermont, respectively. Its address puts it 1 mi northeast of Derby Line. It was established in 1904.
A theatre, 1 mi northeast of Derby Line
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 6°, with about 99" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Derby Line is the nearest base
Derby Line is 1 miles southwest, with 8 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1904
Haskell Free Library and Opera House dates from 1904. About ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 64–77°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Haskell Free Library and Opera House
The Haskell Free Library and Opera House (French: Bibliothèque et salle d'opéra Haskell) is a Victorian building that straddles the Canada–United States border, in Rock Island (now part of Stanstead), Quebec, and Derby Line, Vermont, respectively. The Opera House opened on June 7, 1904, having deliberately been built on the international border. It was declared a heritage building by both countries in the 1970s and 1980s.
The library has two different addresses and postal codes: 93 Caswell Avenue, Derby Line, Vermont, 05830 and 1 rue Church (Church Street), Stanstead, Quebec, J0B 3E2.
- Type
- Theatre
- Established
- 1904
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1976) · classified heritage immovable (1977) · national historic site of Canada (1985)
- Wikipedia readers
- 38K a year
Where to stay near Haskell Free Library and Opera House
Nearest for a night are Derby Line (8) and Derby (8).
Derby Line
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
663 people
1 mi southwest of Haskell Free Library and Opera House
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Haskell Free Library and Opera House | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Line | 1 mi southwest | — | 8 2 hotels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 663 | $201K | — |
| Derby | 4 mi southwest | 5 min | 8 1 hotel · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds | 4,456 | $225K | — |
| Newport | 7 mi southwest | 10 min | 6 2 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 4,274 | $179K | C− |
| Derby Center | 4 mi southwest | 5 min | 2 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins | 632 | $197K | — |
| Jay 71% vacation homes | 20 mi west | 30 min | 9 4 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 539 | $234K | — |
| Westmore 67% vacation homes | 17 mi south | 25 min | 6 3 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 339 | $330K | — |
| Coventry | 11 mi southwest | 15 min | 2 2 lodges & cabins | 1,059 | $198K | — |
| Burke 29% vacation homes | 29 mi south | 45 min | 18 8 hotels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 1,646 | $341K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
After Haskell Free Library and Opera House
Each of these is within 69 miles.
Big draw64 mi MountainMount Washington
Big draw69 mi LakeLake Champlain
118 mi LakeLake Willoughby
47 mi MountainMount Mansfield
221 mi Ski areaJay Peak Resort79 runs · 1,988 ft vertical
47 mi Ski areaStowe Mountain Resort144 runs · 2,390 ft vertical
61 mi Ski areaCannon Mountain104 runs · 2,201 ft vertical
45 mi Ski areaSmugglers' Notch Resort110 runs · 2,533 ft verticalPhoto credits
Mount Washington: wwoods, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lake Champlain: Copernicus Sentinel-2, ESA, CC BY-SA 3.0 igo · Lake Willoughby: King of Hearts, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Mount Mansfield: Original uploader was Calzarette (Joe Calzarette) at en.wikipedia, Public domain · Jay Peak Resort: Hanumanix at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Stowe Mountain Resort: Stevage, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Cannon Mountain: Mikespenard at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Smugglers' Notch Resort: Jrclark (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0
Planning a visit to Haskell Free Library and Opera House
What town is Haskell Free Library and Opera House near?
Derby Line, VT, about 1 miles southwest.
When is the best time to visit Haskell Free Library and Opera House?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 64–77°.
What is the closest airport to Haskell Free Library and Opera House?
Patrick Leahy Burlington (BTV), about 64 miles away. The nearest big hub is Portland International Jetport (PWM), about 129 miles.
Where should I stay near Haskell Free Library and Opera House?
Derby Line (1 mi, 8 places to stay), Derby (4 mi, 8 places to stay) and Newport (7 mi, 6 places to stay).
Advice from Derby Line
Ask a question, or answer one, in Derby Line’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.