Dunkin 'Donuts Center

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Dunkin 'Donuts Center
The Dunkin 'Donuts Center in Providence
The Dunkin 'Donuts Center in Providence
Earlier names

Providence Civic Center (1972-2001)

Data
place 101 Sabin Street Providence , Rhode Island 02903
United StatesUnited States
Coordinates 41 ° 49 '25.4 "  N , 71 ° 25' 6.2"  W Coordinates: 41 ° 49 '25.4 "  N , 71 ° 25' 6.2"  W.
owner Rhode Island Convention Center Authority (since 2005)
City of Providence (1972–2005)
operator Spectacor Management Group (SMG)
start of building January 1971
opening 3rd November 1972
Renovations 2008
surface Parquet
ice surface
costs 13 million US dollars (1972)
US dollars (2008) 80 million
architect Ellerbe Associates
capacity 11,000 seats (ice hockey)
12,500 seats (basketball)
Societies)
Events

The Dunkin 'Donuts Center is a multi-purpose hall in the US city ​​of Providence in the state of Rhode Island . The arena was built from January 1971 to late 1972 and was known as the Providence Civic Center until 2001 . It was not until June 2001 that the name rights were granted to the American donut chain Dunkin 'Donuts . The Dunkin 'Donuts Center has 14,500 seats. There are currently two clubs in the arena. On the one hand there are the Providence Bruins who play in the American Hockey League and on the other hand the men's basketball team of Providence College . A number of rock , pop and opera concerts have also taken place there, including a concert by 50 Cent , Andrea Bocelli , Prince and Red Hot Chili Peppers .

gallery

  • The interior (2008)

  • The arena with ice rink

Web links

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