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McMorran Arena McMorran Location 701 McMorran Boulevard, Port Huron Michigan 48060 Broke ground August 24, 1958 Opened January 21, 1960 Owner City of Port Huron, Michigan Operator City of Port Huron, Michigan Surface Multi-surface Construction cost 1960: $3,500,000
($26 million in 2011 dollars[1])Architect Alden Dow Capacity hockey or football: 3,400
concerts: 4,800Tenants Port Huron Fighting Falcons (NAHL) (2010-present)
Port Huron Predators (CIFL) (2011)
Port Huron Patriots (CIFL) (2012)McMorran Place is an entertainment complex in Port Huron, Michigan consisting of a 4,800-seat multi-purpose arena, a pavilion and a theater. It was designed by Alden Dow and built in 1960 for $3.5 million (equivalent to $26 million today).[2]
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Sports
The arena is the home of the Port Huron Fighting Falcons of the North American Hockey League. The arena has been the home arena to many sports teams over the years such as, The Port Huron Flags, The Port Huron Border Cats, The Beacons, The Port Huron Pirates, Port Huron Predators and the Port Huron Icehawks.
Arena
The arena seats 3,400 for ice hockey and indoor football, and 4,800 for concerts. The arena floor measures 85 feet by 185 feet (27 by 62 meters). The dasher boards have 8-foot glass on the ends and 4-foot glass on the sides for ice hockey. The arena is also used for conventions, circuses, ice shows, trade shows, and banquets, among other events.The arena has hosted many major headlining musicians throughout the years such as KISS, Aerosmith, Ted Nugent, Van Halen, Bon Jovi, Rush, Ozzy Osbourne, Ratt, Johnny Cash. In 2010 McMorran started to rejuvenate their concert lineup with the band Third eye blind.
Pavilion
The pavilion features 25,000 square feet (2,300 m2) of space for sporting events, trade shows, banquets, meetings, and conventions.
Theatre
The 1,157-seat theatre is used for Broadway shows, movies, concerts, and other stage events. It features not only excellent acoustics and sight lines, but also a stage curtain, also designed by Alden Dow. It is home to the International Symphony Orchestra and the Port Huron Civic Theatre.
In addition, there is a meeting room and a lounge at the complex. Outside the building is a 22-foot-diameter (6.7 m) clock and the Night and Day fountain, both by sculptor Marshall Fredericks.
See also
References
- ^ Consumer Price Index (estimate) 1800–2008. Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. Retrieved December 7, 2010.
- ^ http://www.mcmorran.com/arena.htm
External links
Current arenas in the North American Hockey League North Division Centre ICE Arena • Hardee's Iceplex • Janesville Ice Arena • Kennedy Recreation Center • McMorran Arena • Nelson Center • Perani Arena and Event Center • West Meadows Ice ArenaSouth Division Central Division Four Seasons Centre • Odde Ice Center • Onalaska OmniCenter • Riverside Arena • Runestone Community Center • V.F.W. Sports Center • Maysa ArenaWest Division Big Dipper Ice Arena • EnCana Events Centre • Palmer Ice Arena • Selland Arena • Soldotna Sports Center • Town Toyota CenterCoordinates: 42°58′44″N 82°25′32″W / 42.97889°N 82.42556°W
Categories:- Indoor ice hockey venues in the United States
- Indoor arenas in the United States
- Convention centers in Michigan
- Concert halls in the United States
- Sports venues in Michigan
- Arena football venues
- Buildings and structures in St. Clair County, Michigan
- Visitor attractions in St. Clair County, Michigan
- Event venues established in 1960
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