Genesis Convention Center

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Genesis Convention Center
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Genesis Convention Center
Location1 Genesis Center Plaza Gary, Indiana
OwnerGary, Indiana
OperatorGary, Indiana
Capacity Basketball: 6,500
Construction
Built1981
Opened1981
Architect Wendell Campbell
Tenants
Gary Steelheads (IBL/CBA/USBL/IBL) (20002008)
Gary Splash (IBA) (20102013 [1] )

The Genesis Convention Center is a 7,000-seat multi-purpose arena located in Gary, Indiana, United States. [2] It was home to the Gary Splash of the Independent Basketball Association from 2010 to 2013. [1] It was also formerly home to the Gary Steelheads basketball team and had held the Miss USA pageant twice, in 2001 and 2002.

The venue was also a convention center, with a 24,472-square-foot arena floor and a 49-foot ceiling height. Attached to the arena is Indiana Hall, which was used as a theater and ballroom seating up to 1,200 for small concerts, plays, banquets and other special events.

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  2. "'A business deal that did not work out': Gary reaches settlement agreement with Akyumen over failed development".

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