Cumberland County Civic Center, Sports arena in Portland, Maine.
The Cross Insurance Arena contains one deck with 24 rows divided into 30 sections, offering space for 6,733 spectators during events.
Eduardo Catalano designed this multi-purpose venue, which opened its doors on March 3, 1977, with ZZ Top performing as the first headline act.
The arena serves as home ice for the Maine Mariners hockey team and hosts numerous events including concerts, wrestling matches, and basketball tournaments.
Located at 1 Civic Center Square, the venue provides 34,500 square feet of floor space suitable for trade shows, conventions, and sporting events.
Elvis Presley had scheduled a performance at this arena for August 17, 1977, but passed away the day before the planned concert date.
Location: Portland
Inception: March 3, 1977
Architects: Eduardo Catalano
Official opening: March 3, 1977
Capacity: 6733
Website: http://theciviccenter.com
GPS coordinates: 43.65556,-70.25917
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:19
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