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| Location | 1 Genesis Center Plaza Gary, Indiana |
|---|---|
| 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) | |
The Genesis Convention Center is a 7,000-seat multi-purpose arena located in Gary, Indiana, United States. It was home to the Gary Splash of the Independent Basketball Association from 2010 to 2013. It was also formerly home to the Gary Steelheads basketball team and had held the Miss USA pageant twice, in 2001 and 2002.
The venue was also a convention center, with a 24,472-square-foot (2,273.5 m) 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".
External links
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