The Dayton Convention Center is the primary public convention center in Dayton, Ohio, United States.
Located in downtown Dayton at 22 E. Fifth Street, the Dayton Convention Center is a 150,000 sq ft (14,000 m2) facility with 68,000 sq ft (7,150 m2) of exhibit space, a 672-seat theater, and 19 meeting rooms including a VIP lounge overlooking the exhibit halls.[1]
History
The Dayton Convention Center was built prior to 1973 on the intersection of Jefferson Street and Fifth Street in downtown Dayton. The Dayton Crowne Plaza along with the City of Dayton Transportation Bureau Parking Garage are connected to the Dayton Convention Center.[2] After 27 years of operation, the City of Dayton City Commission approved a $2.5 million facade renovation which included a $350,000 LED marquee, a coffee shop, as well as its distinctive rotunda entrance.[3][4]
In 2014, the Dayton Convention Center merged with the City of Dayton Department of Recreation and Youth Services.[5] This merger allowed the Dayton Convention Center access to the Department of Recreation and Youth Services' programs including the three golf courses under ownership of the Department of Recreation and Youth Services: Community Golf Course, Kittyhawk Golf Course, and Madden Golf Course.[6]
See also
- List of Convention Centers in the United States
- Dayton, Ohio
- Dayton Metropolitan Area
- 1976 Dayton Pro Tennis Classic
References
- ^ "FAQ's". Dayton Convention and Visitor's Bureau. Dayton Convention and Visitor's Bureau. Retrieved 13 October 2014.
- ^ "FAQ's". Dayton Convention and Visitor's Bureau. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
- ^ "Commission Approves Funds For Convention Center Renovation". WHIO. May 18, 2006. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
- ^ "Dayton approves funds for convention center work". Dayton Business Journal. May 18, 2006. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
- ^ "Department Information". Department of Recreation and Youth Services. City of Dayton. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
- ^ Xenia daily gazette January 25, 1973