Post by retrobucks on Sept 19, 2004 21:20:23 GMT -5
Milwaukee- (AP)
A new era has begun in Milwaukee. The Bucks are getting set to open their brand new arena, The Bradley Center.
The Bradley Center, was built through the generosity of the Jane Bradley Pettit in memory of her father, Harry Lynde Bradley. Bradley was a co-founder and chairman of the Allen-Bradley Company. The Bradley Center is the only major, public assembly facility in North America with construction underwritten through the philanthropy of a single family. Its construction and continuing operation represent a gift to all the people of the State of Wisconsin.
Ground breaking for the Bradley Center began in October 1986 and will open in October 1988. The first game played at the Bradley Center was the Edmonton Oilers vs. Chicago Blackhawks on October 22, 1988. The Bradley Center will be home to three sports tenants: the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks, the AHL's Milwaukee Admirals and the Marquette University Warriors (Golden Eagles) (NCAA) men's basketball team.
The Bucks have yet to play a game at the arena, but will when they host the Atlanta Hawks for the 1989 home opener.
A huge upgrade from the MECCA, where the Bucks played before, The Center accommodates 18,600 attendees for basketball, 17,800 for hockey and up to 20,000 for concerts, with a total area of 550,000 square feet. Design emphasis was placed on flexibility—for the fans comfort, the designers increased the space between the rows; but the increased seating capacity and extra seating space in the three-level building was not added to the detriment of sightlines. There are 67 suites in the Bradley Center, all located on the second of three levels. Fans reach the three concourses via 16 escalators and two elevators. In addition, there are 12 permanent concession stands and a variety of portable stands, four merchandise stands and 24 public restrooms. The site is approximately six acres and is located across the street from and just north of the Wisconsin Center District.
A new era has begun in Milwaukee. The Bucks are getting set to open their brand new arena, The Bradley Center.
The Bradley Center, was built through the generosity of the Jane Bradley Pettit in memory of her father, Harry Lynde Bradley. Bradley was a co-founder and chairman of the Allen-Bradley Company. The Bradley Center is the only major, public assembly facility in North America with construction underwritten through the philanthropy of a single family. Its construction and continuing operation represent a gift to all the people of the State of Wisconsin.
Ground breaking for the Bradley Center began in October 1986 and will open in October 1988. The first game played at the Bradley Center was the Edmonton Oilers vs. Chicago Blackhawks on October 22, 1988. The Bradley Center will be home to three sports tenants: the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks, the AHL's Milwaukee Admirals and the Marquette University Warriors (Golden Eagles) (NCAA) men's basketball team.
The Bucks have yet to play a game at the arena, but will when they host the Atlanta Hawks for the 1989 home opener.
A huge upgrade from the MECCA, where the Bucks played before, The Center accommodates 18,600 attendees for basketball, 17,800 for hockey and up to 20,000 for concerts, with a total area of 550,000 square feet. Design emphasis was placed on flexibility—for the fans comfort, the designers increased the space between the rows; but the increased seating capacity and extra seating space in the three-level building was not added to the detriment of sightlines. There are 67 suites in the Bradley Center, all located on the second of three levels. Fans reach the three concourses via 16 escalators and two elevators. In addition, there are 12 permanent concession stands and a variety of portable stands, four merchandise stands and 24 public restrooms. The site is approximately six acres and is located across the street from and just north of the Wisconsin Center District.
