Genesis Convention Center
The Genesis Convention Center is a 7,000-seat multi-purpose arena located in Gary, Indiana, United States.[2] It was home to the Gary Splash of the Independent Basketball Association from 2010 to 2013.[1] It was also formerly home to the Gary Steelheads basketball team and had held the Miss USA pageant twice, in 2001 and 2002.
Location | 1 Genesis Center Plaza Gary, Indiana |
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Owner | Gary, Indiana |
Operator | Gary, Indiana |
Capacity | Basketball: 6,500 |
Construction | |
Built | 1981 |
Opened | 1981 |
Architect | Wendell Campbell |
Tenants | |
Gary Steelheads (IBL/CBA/USBL/IBL) (2000–2008) Gary Splash (IBA) (2010–2013[1]) |
The venue was also a convention center, with a 24,472-square-foot (2,273.5 m2) arena floor and a 49-foot (15 m) high ceiling. Attached to the arena is Indiana Hall, which was used as a theater and ballroom seating up to 1,200 for small concerts, plays, banquets and other special events.
References
- "Weekly Sports and Franchise Report". Oursportscentral.com. 8 August 2011. Retrieved 2011-08-09.
- "'A business deal that did not work out': Gary reaches settlement agreement with Akyumen over failed development".
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