Spectrum (arena)

The Spectrum
"America's Showplace"; "Broad Street"
	The Spectrum, then named the Wachovia Spectrum, in 2008
Former names	Spectrum (1967–1994); CoreStates Spectrum (1994–1998); First Union Spectrum (1998–2003); Wachovia Spectrum (2003–2009);
Address	3601 South Broad Street, South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Location	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Coordinates	39°54′15″N 75°10′16″W / 39.90417°N 75.17111°W
Owner	Comcast Spectacor, L.P.
Operator	Global Spectrum
Capacity	Concerts:; End stage: 18,369; Center stage: 19,456; *Theater: 5,000–8,000; Basketball: 18,168; Ice Hockey: 17,380
Surface	Multi-surface
Construction
Broke ground	June 1, 1966
Opened	September 30, 1967
Renovated	1986
Closed	October 31, 2009
Demolished	November 23, 2010 – May 2011
Architect	Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
General contractor	McCloskey & Company, Inc.
Tenants
	Philadelphia Flyers (NHL) (1967–1996); Philadelphia 76ers (NBA) (1967–1996, 2009); Philadelphia Freedoms (WTT) (1974); Philadelphia Wings (NLL) (1974–1975); Philadelphia Fever (MISL) (1978–1981); Philadelphia Wings (NLL) (1987–1996); Philadelphia Bulldogs (RHI) (1994–1996); Philadelphia Phantoms (AHL) (1996–2004, 2005–2009); Philadelphia KiXX (NPSL/MISL/NISL) (1996–2009); La Salle Explorers (NCAA) (1996–1998); Philadelphia Soul (AFL) (2004–2008) (select games)

The Spectrum (later known as CoreStates Spectrum, First Union Spectrum and Wachovia Spectrum) was an indoor arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The arena opened in September 1967 as part of what is now known as the South Philadelphia Sports Complex. After several expansions of its seating capacity, it accommodated 18,168 for basketball and 17,380 for ice hockey, arena football, indoor soccer, and box lacrosse.

The final event at the Spectrum was a Pearl Jam concert on October 31, 2009.^[2] The arena was demolished between November 2010 and May 2011.

^ Hochman, Stan (March 17, 2009). "Snider-Wolman Feud Outliving Spectrum". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Archived from the original on March 11, 2011. Retrieved April 25, 2012.
^ Cohen, Jonathan (November 2, 2009). "Pearl Jam Closes Philly Spectrum With Epic Set". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media, LLC. Retrieved May 22, 2020.

Construction
"America's Showplace" "Broad Street"

The Spectrum, then named the Wachovia Spectrum, in 2008

Former names	Spectrum (1967–1994) CoreStates Spectrum (1994–1998) First Union Spectrum (1998–2003) Wachovia Spectrum (2003–2009)
Address	3601 South Broad Street, South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Location	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Coordinates	39°54′15″N 75°10′16″W / 39.90417°N 75.17111°W / 39.90417; -75.17111
Owner	Comcast Spectacor, L.P.
Operator	Global Spectrum
Capacity	Concerts: End stage: 18,369 Center stage: 19,456 *Theater: 5,000–8,000 Basketball: 18,168 Ice Hockey: 17,380
Surface	Multi-surface
Broke ground	June 1, 1966^[1]
Opened	September 30, 1967
Renovated	1986
Closed	October 31, 2009
Demolished	November 23, 2010 – May 2011
Architect	Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
General contractor	McCloskey & Company, Inc.
Tenants
Philadelphia Flyers (NHL) (1967–1996) Philadelphia 76ers (NBA) (1967–1996, 2009) Philadelphia Freedoms (WTT) (1974) Philadelphia Wings (NLL) (1974–1975) Philadelphia Fever (MISL) (1978–1981) Philadelphia Wings (NLL) (1987–1996) Philadelphia Bulldogs (RHI) (1994–1996) Philadelphia Phantoms (AHL) (1996–2004, 2005–2009) Philadelphia KiXX (NPSL/MISL/NISL) (1996–2009) La Salle Explorers (NCAA) (1996–1998) Philadelphia Soul (AFL) (2004–2008) (select games)