Frederick Street, Port of Spain

Frederick Street, Port of Spain

Frederick Street became the heart of town after the devastating fire of 1895, when it was rebuilt by the well-known Scottish architect George Brown. Today, Frederick Street is the discount shopping center of Port of Spain. There is car traffic, but it looks like most people walk. They make the rounds of the many stores holding bags and totes. Streets are shaded by awnings. Verandas give protection against both sun and rain. Second-floor galleries with ornate iron railings are a common sight.

Lines form in the morning outside stores like Courts, Standards, Payless, and others. The street has a lack of pawn shops and jewelry stores. The UA Investment Store on Frederick Street is filled with shoppers. Clothes, shoes, and appliances are the main items of interest.

Popular stores and malls on Frederick Street include: Excellent Stores; Colsort Mall; Capital Plaza, home to over 100 stores; Shoeland, on the corner of Prince Street; Keith Kahn's Books; Tulip Productions has carnival supplies; Miguel Moses is on the corner of Hart Street.

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Frederick Street on Map

Sight Name: Frederick Street
Sight Location: Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago (See walking tours in Port of Spain)
Sight Type: Shopping
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