Dunkin 'Donuts Center
Dunkin 'Donuts Center | |
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The Dunkin 'Donuts Center in Providence | |
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Providence Civic Center (1972-2001) |
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place | 101 Sabin Street Providence , Rhode Island 02903
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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 |
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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) |
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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 .
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Web links
- dunkindonutscenter.com: Official Website (English)