I conducted a concert on Sunday in a unique venue: The Haskell Opera House, which is located in Derby Line, VT, USA/Stanstead, QC, Canada. Built in 1904 as a symbol of international cooperation, the hall literally straddles the US-Canadian border; the stage is in Canada, and most of the audience seating area is in the United States. Here are some pictures:
The exterior:
Another look at the exterior, with a row of potted plants tracing the border; an international marker is set at the end of the row:
Border Marker:
Looking towards the stage, with the borderline in the foreground:
Childlike attempt to either provoke Homeland Security or achieve a measure of symbolic dual-citizenship:
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