Taft Coliseum

Taft Coliseum
"The Barn"
Former names	Fairgrounds Coliseum, Ohio Expo Center Coliseum
Location	717 E. 17th Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43221
Coordinates	39°59′54″N 82°59′33″W / 39.998454°N 82.9924°W
Owner	Ohio Expo Center & State Fair
Operator	Ohio Expo Center & State Fair
Capacity	5,003
Surface	hardwood basketball floor
Construction
Opened	1918
Renovated	2005
Tenants
	Ohio State Buckeyes (NCAA) men's basketball (1920–1956); Columbus Checkers (IHL) (1966-1970); Columbus Golden Seals (IHL) (1971-1972); Columbus Owls (IHL) (1973-1977); Columbus Chill (ECHL) (1991–1999); Columbus Thunderbolts (AFL) (1991); Columbus Stars (UHL) (2003–2004); OHSAA district and regional boys' basketball playoffs

The Taft Coliseum is a 5,003-permanent seat multi-purpose arena located at the Ohio Expo Center and State Fairground in Columbus, Ohio. It was built in 1918. Nicknamed "The Barn," the Coliseum has become a legendary and traditional High School Basketball venue. It continues to be home to the OHSAA central district and regional playoffs in boys' High School hoops. It was also once home to the Ohio State University men's basketball team, Columbus Thunderbolts Arena Football League team, and the Columbus Stars and Columbus Chill ice hockey teams. The Barn was renovated in 2005 to include new scoreboards, the addition of shot clocks above the backboards, a fresh coat of paint, and new rest rooms.

On July 28, 2010, the Coliseum was renamed to honor Bob Taft, the 67th Governor of Ohio.

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Ohio Expo Center

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