Fort Worth Convention Center
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| Former names | Tarrant County Convention Center |
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| Location | 1201 Houston St, Fort Worth, Texas 76102 USA |
| Owner | Fort Worth, Texas |
| Operator | Fort Worth, Texas |
| Capacity | 11,200 |
| Opened | September 30, 1968 |
The Fort Worth Convention Center (formerly known as the Tarrant County Convention Center), is a convention center and indoor arena in Fort Worth, Texas. The complex opened on September 30, 1968, and was expanded in 1983, 2002 and 2003.[1][2] It includes an 11,200-seat multi-purpose arena.
During the mid-1990s, the building was home to the Fort Worth Fire and Fort Worth Brahmas ice hockey teams, as well as the Arena Football League's Fort Worth Cavalry. At one time, it was also the temporary home of the San Antonio Spurs. For a time, in 1970-71, it also hosted home games for the Texas Chaparrals, of the American Basketball Association.[3]
From 2005-2007, it was home to the Fort Worth Flyers, of the NBA Development League.
The arena also hosted the 1992 Davis Cup final, which saw the United States defeat Switzerland.
The Metallica DVD, Cunning Stunts was also recorded here on May 9–10, 1997.
Bob Dylan's highly successful 1974 'comeback tour' featuring The Band stopped at the Tarrant County Convention Center, which was later renamed Fort Worth Convention Center.
External links
- Fort Worth Convention Center Website
- World Class Memories: VIRTUAL WCCW TOUR - FORT WORTH CONVENTION CENTER
Mapper 2.0 32°44′56″N 97°19′40″W / 32.749°N 97.3277°W
References
- ^ http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WM5WPX_Fort_Worth_Convention_Center_Fort_Worth_TX
- ^ https://secure.historicfortworth.org/Shop/OnlineStore/tabid/555/CategoryID/3/List/0/SortField/ProductName/catpageindex/4/Level/1/ProductID/43/Default.aspx
- ^ http://www.remembertheaba.com/TeamMaterial/DallasMaterial/ChaparralsSpursYearly.html