 1960s postcard | |
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| Address | 400 First Street South |
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| Location | St. Petersburg, Florida |
| Coordinates | 27°45′59.7″N 82°37′54.1″W / 27.766583°N 82.631694°W |
| Owner | City of St. Petersburg |
| Capacity | Concerts: 8,600 Indoor soccer: 6,410 Ice hockey: 5,800 |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | September 19, 1963 |
| Opened | May 1, 1965 |
| Demolished | December 1, 2004 |
| Construction cost | $5 million |
| Tenants | |
| The Floridians (ABA) (1970–1972) St. Petersburg Suns (EHL) (1971–1973) Suncoast Suns (SHL) (1973) Tampa Bay Rowdies (NASL/AISA) (1975–1984, 1986–1987) Tampa Bay Thrillers (CBA) (1984–1985, 1986–1987) Tampa Bay Terror (NPSL) (1995–1997) Tampa Bay ThunderDawgs (ABA) (2000-2001) | |
Bayfront Center was an indoor arena located in St. Petersburg, Florida that hosted many concerts, sporting and other events. Depending on the configuration, it could hold up to 8,600 people. The arena was opened in 1965[1] and demolished in 2004. It adjoined the Mahaffey Theater, which is still standing.
- ^ "Bayfront Center Dedication Today". St. Petersburg Times. May 1, 1965. p. 1B. Retrieved 17 March 2017.