This article needs additional citations for verification. (January 2022) |
Red House | |
---|---|
General information | |
Location | Abercromby Street, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago |
Coordinates | 10°39′11″N 61°30′42″W / 10.65306°N 61.51167°W |
Completed | 4 February 1907 |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | D. M. Hahn |
The Red House is the seat of Parliament in Trinidad and Tobago. The architectural design of the Red House is of Beaux-Arts style. The original building was destroyed in the 1903 Water Riots and was rebuilt in 1907. The Red House is located centrally within the capital city Port of Spain. It is currently used as a meeting place for parliament and elections and for political uses.
In July 1990, the Red House was the site of the Jamaat al Muslimeen coup attempt, during which the Prime Minister and other members of the government were held hostage for six days and 24 people were killed.