Reno-Sparks Convention Center
| Reno-Sparks Convention Center | |
|---|---|
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| Address | 4590 South Virginia Street |
| Location | Reno, Nevada, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 39°29′09″N 119°47′29″W / 39.4857°N 119.7914°WCoordinates: 39°29′09″N 119°47′29″W / 39.4857°N 119.7914°W |
| Owner | Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority |
| Built | 1965 |
| Renovated | 2009 |
Former names | Centennial Coliseum |
Classroom-style seating | 20,100 |
Meeting-room seating | 50-3000 |
| Banquet/ballroom | 19,100 |
Theatre seating | 36,100 |
| Enclosed space | |
| • Total space | 650,000 square feet (60,000 m2) |
| • Exhibit hall floor | 500,000 square feet (46,000 m2) |
| • Breakout/meeting | (53 rooms) |
| • Ballroom | 30,000 square feet (2,800 m2) |
| Website | |
| http://www.visitrenotahoe.com/meetings-conventions/facilities/reno-sparks-convention-center | |
The Reno-Sparks Convention Center (originally Centennial Coliseum) is a convention center in Reno, Nevada.[1][2] It was built in 1965 as the Centennial Coliseum.[1] It hosted the 1983 Big Sky Conference men's basketball tournament.
Facilities
The main exhibit space is 381,000 square feet (35,400 m2), which can be divided into 5 halls. Freight access is provided via a set of 19 freight doors, 8 of which are drivable, and of which one is a hangar-style door that measures 39 feet (12 m) wide by 32 feet (9.8 m) tall. In addition, the Mt. Rose Ballroom, a 30,000 square feet (2,800 m2) column-free space, can be divided into 7 meeting rooms. A total of 53 meeting rooms, of capacities ranging from 50 people to more than 3,000, are available within the complex.
References
- 1 2 County History at co.washoe.nv.us, URL accessed December 9, 2009. Archived 12/9/09
- ↑ Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority: the most affordable destination offers first-class service and amenities. at allbusiness.com, URL accessed December 9, 2009. Archived 12/9/09