Reno-Sparks Convention Center

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Reno-Sparks Convention Center
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Reno-Sparks Convention Center
Address 4590 South Virginia Street
Location Reno, NV, United States of America
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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.[citation needed]

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. 1.0 1.1 County History at co.washoe.nv.us, URL accessed December 9, 2009. Archived 12/9/09
  2. 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


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