Dayton Convention Center

The Dayton Convention Center is the primary public convention center in Dayton, Ohio, United States.

Dayton Convention Center
Dayton Convention Center
Address22 E. Fifth Street
LocationDayton, Ohio
Coordinates39.756503°N 84.190122°W / 39.756503; -84.190122
OwnerCity of Dayton
OperatorCity of Dayton
Built1979
Enclosed space
 • Total space150,000 sq ft (14,000 m2)
 • Exhibit hall floor77,000 sq ft (7,150 m2)
Parking1,500 spaces
Website
www.daytonconventioncenter.com

Located in downtown Dayton at 22 E. Fifth Street, the Dayton Convention Center is a 150,000 sq ft (14,000 m2) facility with 77,000 sq ft (7,150 m2) of exhibit space, a 750-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

References
  1. "FAQ's". Dayton Convention and Visitor's Bureau. Dayton Convention and Visitor's Bureau. Retrieved 13 October 2014.
  2. "FAQ's". Dayton Convention and Visitor's Bureau. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
  3. "Commission Approves Funds For Convention Center Renovation". WHIO. May 18, 2006. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
  4. "Dayton approves funds for convention center work". Dayton Business Journal. May 18, 2006. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
  5. "Department Information". Department of Recreation and Youth Services. City of Dayton. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
  6. Xenia daily gazette January 25, 1973
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