McMorran Place
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McMorran Place is a multipurpose convention center located in Port Huron, Michigan. Designed by architect Alden Dow, it was built in 1960. It comprises three facilities:
The Arena
The arena seats 3,373 for ice hockey and indoor football and 4,599 for concerts. It is the home of the Port Huron Flags hockey team and the Port Huron Pirates indoor football team. The arena floor measures 85 feet by 185 feet (27 by 62 metres). It is also used for conventions, circuses, ice shows, trade shows, and banquets, among other events. The arena is slated for expansion in the near future, with the addition of 1,900 seats and six luxury suites.The Pavilion
The pavilion features 25,000 square feet (2500 m²) of space for sporting events, trade shows, banquets, meetings, and conventions.The Theatre
The 1,157-seat theatre is used for Broadway shows, movies, concerts, and other stage events. It features not only excellent acoustics and sight lines, but also a stage curtain, also designed by Alden Dow. It is home to the International Symphony Orchestra and the Port Huron Civic Theatre.In addition there is a meeting room and a lounge at the complex. Outside the building a 22-foot diameter clock and the Night and Day fountain, both by sculptor Marshall Fredericks. Two more banquet rooms will be added in the near future.
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