The Pepsi Coliseum is a 8,200-seat multi-purpose arena in Indianapolis, Indiana. It was formerly known as the Indiana State Fair Coliseum. The arena was built in 1907. The coliseum is located at the Indiana State Fair fairgrounds, and is used for the state fair as well as year round for various sporting events, and other events. An arena is a circular or oval shaped public space (akin to a classical amphitheatre), designed to showcase theater, musical performances, or sporting events. ... Nickname: Circle City, Indy, Naptown Location in Indiana Founded -Incorporated 1821 {{{incorporated}}} County Marion County Mayor Bart Peterson Area - Total - Water 966. ... 1907 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... An arena is a circular or oval shaped public space (akin to a classical amphitheatre), designed to showcase theater, musical performances, or sporting events. ... State Fair is the title of a 1933 movie directed by Henry King and starring Janet Gaynor, Will Rogers, and Lew Ayres. ...
As of 2005, it is home to the Indiana IceIce hockeyteam. 2005 is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Indiana Ice is a Tier I ice hockey team formed in 2004 when it was purchased from the former Danville, Illinois, USA team. ... Ice hockey, known simply as hockey in areas where it is more common than field hockey, is a team sport played on ice. ... A team comprises any group of people or animals linked in a common purpose. ...