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The XL Center (originally known as the Hartford Civic Center) is a multi-purpose arena and convention center located in downtown Hartford, Connecticut. Owned by the City of Hartford, it is managed by the quasi-public Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA) under a lease with the city and operated by Spectra.
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January 18 Hartford Civic Center Roof Collapses Today in Connecticut History
It's been 36 years since the roof caved in on January 18, 1978 at 4:15 am. It dropped about 83 feet toward the floor where hours before thousands of people had watched a college basketball game. Nobody was in there, nobody got hurt.
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The XL Center in Hartford, Conn. on June 20, 2023. Ned Gerard/Connecticut Post. Whether you call it the XL Center or Hartford Civic Center, the multi-purpose venue in the heart of Hartford has the largest capacity of any indoor venue in Connecticut. Guests head to the XL Center year-round to catch everything from hockey games to horror conventions.
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Hartford Civic Center in Hartford, CT. Home of the Hartford Whalers. Hartford whalers, Whalers
1 Civic Center Plaza. Hartford, CT 06103. United States. Map & Directions. Contact. (860) 727-8010. visit website. The XL Center is Connecticut's largest, in-door premier sports and entertainment facility. The arena is home to the Hartford Wolf Pack; AHL affiliate of the New York Rangers, the Big East Conference Women's Basketball.
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Original Hartford Civic Center before collapse CT postcard 1970s
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Hartford Civic Center, Hartford, Connecticut
In the early morning hours of Jan. 18, 1978, the roof of the Hartford Civic Center collapsed under the weight of heavy snow and ice; faulty design was ultimately ruled as the culprit. Just a few.
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Jan 19, 2024 Hartford Wolf Pack vs Hershey Bears Buy Tickets Info Premium Seats The official website of the XL Center in Hartford, CT. Get tickets for all of the events hosted at the XL Center in Hartford, Connecticut.
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Lizzo. XL Center , Hartford, CT, US 1 Civic Center Plaza. Buy tickets. Going. All the events happening at XL Center 2023-2024. Discover all 2 upcoming concerts scheduled in 2023-2024 at XL Center. XL Center hosts concerts for a wide range of genres from artists such as Journey and Lizzo, having previously welcomed the likes of Disney on Ice.
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Hartford Civic Center Hartford Civic Center Concert History Hartford, Connecticut, United States 263 Concerts In 1975, the Harford Civic Center opened as a sports arena and concert venue. In December 2007, naming rights were sold to XL Group and the Civic Center changed its name to the XL Center. Concerts Photos Videos Scroll to: Top Concerts
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Hockey Capacity. 8,089. Location. 1 Civic Center Plaza. Hartford, CT 06103. The XL Center has been the second home to the UConn Men's Basketball team since January of 1976 and the UConn Women.
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51 Hartford Civic Center, Hartford, CT Scolin's Sports Venues Visited
After 32 years of being known as the Hartford Civic Center, the main sports arena in Connecticut's capital city is getting a makeover. It will be known as the XL Center under a six-year deal to.
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Our team of community liaisons and 311 operators respond to residents by: Andrene Bent-Campbell. Kimberly Alexander [email protected]. Vanessa Grados. Hineoa Estien. Jackie McKinney. View Map. Our staff works with residents to provide information and respond to questions. They attend neighborhood meetings, listen to residents, and.
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ABOUT XL CENTER The XL Center is Connecticut's premier destination for sports & entertainment. The 15,000+ seat downtown arena is home to the eleventh-time National Champion UConn Women's Basketball team and the five-time National Champion UConn Men's Basketball team.
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View from Electric Boat Heritage Club. View Download. Seating maps for every event at the XL Center in Hartford.
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Remembering the Collapse of the Hartford Civic Center Roof Connecticut Public
XL Center • Hartford, CT. Find Tickets. Show More. Guide to XL Center: Tickets, Events and Venue Information for 2024-2025. As the most. Driving Directions: XL Center, 1 Civic Center Plaza, Hartford, CT Phone number: (860) 727-8010. What time do doors open at XL Center?
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Hartford Civic Center, Hartford, Connecticut
Address One Civic Center Plaza, Hartford, CT 06103 Event Schedule (42) Add-Ons Venue Details Seating Charts Select Your Category Select Your Dates Sort By: Date Jan 13 Sat • 7:30pm Hartford Wolf Pack vs Providence Bruins Hockey See Tickets Jan 14 Sun • 12:00pm UConn Huskies Mens Basketball vs. Georgetown Hoyas Mens Basketball Basketball See Tickets