Oakley-Lindsay Center
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| Location: |  Quincy, Illinois United States |
| Established: | 1995 |
| Performances: | concerts, conventions, musicals, plays, business meetings, confrences |
| Also Called: | The OLC |
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| Website: | http://www.quincyciviccenter.com/ |
| Email: | info@quincyciviccenter.com |
| Phone: | 217.223.1000 |
The Oakley-Lindsay Center is the regional convention center for Quincy, Illinois and the tri-state region. It opened in 1995 at a cost of $8 million. It serves as the convention hub of the Quincy-Hannibal Micropolitan Area and fills the market in-between St. Louis and Iowa City.
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[edit] Location
The convention center is located just south of downtown Quincy along Gardner Expressway (Illinois Route 57) and is 3 blocks from the Mississippi River. Many of Quincy's historic landmarks lie within walking distance of the facility including the Villa Kathrine, many hotels, downtown, and many parks lining the river.
[edit] Tenants
- Great River Economic Developtment Foundation
- Quincy Gems Minor League Baseball Headquarters
- Quincy Convention and Visitors Bureau
- Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce
[edit] Facilities
[edit] McClain-Kent Hall
The McClain-Kent Hall is the largest space of the convention complex holding up to 30,000 square feet. The hall's capacity is 3,500 people and it houses concerts, plus many other larger events of the tri-states' such as the WGEM Home & Living Show.
[edit] Oakley and Lindsay Rooms
The Oakley and Lindsay Rooms are rooms that house small groups of people. They are designed for seminars, workshops, and conferences.
[edit] Quincy Community Theater
Oakley-Lindsay Center also houses the Quincy Community Theater, which is a 500 seat state-of-the-art theatre that puts on many shows throughout the year.
[edit] Events
[edit] Concert Portfolio
- Destiny's Child (2000)
