Roanoke Civic Center, Multi-purpose arena in Williamson Road neighborhood, Roanoke, Virginia.
The Berglund Center features a main arena with 9,828 seats, a performing arts theatre for 2,440 people, and a special events center for exhibitions.
The facility opened on October 3, 1971, as Roanoke Civic Center, constructed at a cost of 14 million dollars by architectural firms Smithey & Boynton.
The center maintains a regular schedule of sporting events, including games of the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs hockey team and Virginia Tech athletics programs.
The building contains eight public restrooms, six concession stands, and provides over 20,000 square feet of floor space for various configurations.
Elvis Presley selected this venue for multiple performances in the early 1970s, establishing its position as a major entertainment destination in Virginia.
Location: Virginia
Inception: October 3, 1971
Official opening: October 3, 1971
Capacity: 9828
Website: http://theberglundcenter.com
GPS coordinates: 37.28020,-79.93570
Latest update: March 11, 2025 15:57
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