I-X Center
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The International Exposition Center, also known as the I-X Center, is a 800,000 square foot convention and exhibition hall located in Cleveland, Ohio, adjacent to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. With over 1 million total square feet of space, the I-X Center is one of the largest meeting, convention, and exhibition centers in the country. The diverse show schedule includes public events featuring one of the country's largest boat shows, Trade Show 200 events, banquets and meetings attracting over 2 million visitors each year.
History:
It was built in 1942 as a factory and was used to build bombers during World War II. It later served for many years as a tank factory.[1] It re-opened in 1985 as the I-X Center.