Genesis Convention Center

The Genesis Convention Center is a 7,000-seat multi-purpose arena located in Gary, Indiana, United States.[2] It was home to the Gary Splash of the Independent Basketball Association from 2010 to 2013.[1] It was also formerly home to the Gary Steelheads basketball team and had held the Miss USA pageant twice, in 2001 and 2002.

Genesis Convention Center
Location1 Genesis Center Plaza Gary, Indiana
OwnerGary, Indiana
OperatorGary, Indiana
CapacityBasketball: 6,500
Construction
Built1981
Opened1981
ArchitectWendell Campbell
Tenants
Gary Steelheads (IBL/CBA/USBL/IBL) (2000–2008)
Gary Splash (IBA) (2010–2013[1])

The venue was also a convention center, with a 24,472-square-foot arena floor and a 49-foot ceiling height. Attached to the arena is Indiana Hall, which was used as a theater and ballroom seating up to 1,200 for small concerts, plays, banquets and other special events.

References
  1. "Weekly Sports and Franchise Report". Oursportscentral.com. Retrieved 2011-08-09.
  2. https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/gary/a-business-deal-that-did-not-work-out-gary-reaches-settlement-agreement-with-akyumen-over/article_03280ac7-8600-536c-af59-100aa1e3c394.html


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