The Three Rivers Convention Center is the convention center for the Tri-Cities of south-eastern Washington, United States. It gets its name from the Snake River, Yakima River, and Columbia River, all of which intersect in the general area of the Tri-Cities. It is located in western Kennewick, adjacent to the Toyota Center, and opened in 2004.[1]
| Three Rivers Convention Center | |
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| Address | 7016 W Grandridge Blvd |
| Location | Kennewick, Washington, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 46°13′05″N 119°12′58″W / 46.218°N 119.216°W |
| Owner | Kennewick Public Facilities District |
| Opened | 2004 |
| Enclosed space | |
| • Exhibit hall floor | 21,600 sq ft (2,010 m2) |
| • Breakout/meeting | Nine Breakout Room |
| Parking | 1,500 |
| Public transit access | Ben Franklin Transit |
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Early proposals for a convention center in the Tri-Cities emerged in the late 1970s, with the three principal cities of the area competing to attract a potential suitor.[2] The initial plan for the Tri-Cities Coliseum (now Toyota Center) in the 1980s included an adjacent convention center, but it was not realized for several decades.[3]
References
edit- ^ Culverwell, Wendy (July 30, 2016). "Kennewick asks voters for their 2 cents for 'Link' project". Tri-City Herald. Retrieved March 8, 2018.
- ^ Gomena, Peter (March 4, 1979). "Three towns vie for multiuse center". Tri-City Herald. p. D17.
- ^ Mills, Judy (February 13, 1982). "Firm promises Kennewick a $17 million coliseum". Tri-City Herald. p. B3.
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