Taft Coliseum

Taft Coliseum
"The Barn"
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Former namesFairgrounds Coliseum, Ohio Expo Center Coliseum
Location717 E. 17th Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43221
Coordinates39°59′54″N 82°59′33″W / 39.998454°N 82.9924°W / 39.998454; -82.9924
OwnerOhio Expo Center & State Fair
OperatorOhio Expo Center & State Fair
Capacity5,003
Surfaceconcrete
Construction
Opened1918
Renovated2005
Tenants
Ohio State Buckeyes (NCAA) (1918–1956)
Columbus Checkers (IHL) (1966–1970)
Columbus Golden Seals (IHL) (1971–1972)
Columbus Owls (IHL) (1973–1977)
Columbus Horizon (CBA) (1989–1994)
Columbus Chill (ECHL) (1991–1999)
Columbus Thunderbolts (AFL) (1991)
Columbus Stars (UHL) (2003–2004)

The Taft Coliseum is a 5,003-permanent seat multi-purpose arena located at the Ohio Expo Center and State Fairgrounds in Columbus, Ohio.