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Encyclopedia > McMorran Place

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: A convention center is a large, cavernous public building with enough open space to host public and private business and social events for the surrounding municipal and metropolitan areas. ... Port Huron is a city located in St. ... 1960 was a leap year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ...

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The Arena

The arena seats 3,373 for ice hockey and 4,599 for concerts. It is the home of the Port Huron Flags hockey 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. Ice hockey, known simply as hockey in areas where it is more common than field hockey, is a team sport played on ice. ... A concert comprises a performance, usually involving some degree of formality, and particularly a performance featuring music. ... The Port Huron Flags are a professional ice hockey team located in Port Huron, Michigan. ... A team comprises any group of people or animals linked in a common purpose. ...


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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  • MCMORRAN PLACE

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