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The National Library of Trinidad and Tobago can be found across the street from the Red House. It is a state of the art modern facility that is the main branch of several other National Library and Information System Authority (NALIS) libraries across Trinidad and Tobago.

The National Library Complex has included the old fire station into its structure. The fire station was built in 1896/1897 and renovated in 2000. The fire station was converted into a theater for the Trinidad Theater Workshop for 10 years. After the TTW moved, the building was incorporated into the current library complex and is an excellent example of preservation of buildings by changing the uses of what the building was originally designed for. 

Old Fire Station and NALIS Complex. Photo by Jason Bain.

There is an old story that back in the 1960's the building was condemned however when the demolition crew went to work, their tools bounced off the solid stonework and the building was left untouched.

References

NALIS: National Library Old Fire Station. Buzz.tt. Accessed on 10/04/15. https://buzz.tt/venue/nalis-national-library-old-fire-station-927

The National Library and Information System Authority (NALIS). Accessed on 

01/04/15. http://www.nalis.gov.tt/AboutUs/tabid/56/Default.aspx?PageContentID=10

Old Fire Brigade Station. Through The Lens, Trinidad and Tobago. 2005. Accessed on 10/04/15. http://ttltt.com/architecture/old_fire_brigade_station.php

Tourism Development Company. Accessed on 10/04/15. http://www.gotrinidadandtobago.com/system/creatives/685/original/historical_final.pdf