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  Visions Veterans Memorial Arena Location within New York State  Visions Veterans Memorial Arena Location within the United States | |
| Former names | Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena (1973–2014) Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena (2014–2021) |
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| Location | One Stuart Street Binghamton, New York 13901 |
| Coordinates | 42°5′44″N 75°54′47″W / 42.09556°N 75.91306°W |
| Owner | Broome County |
| Operator | Broome County |
| Capacity | 7,200 (concerts)[1] 4,710 (ice hockey)[2] |
| Surface | Multi-surface |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | June 1971 |
| Opened | August 29, 1973 |
| Construction cost | $7.5 million ($51.5 million in 2023 dollars[3]) |
| Architect | Elbasani, Logan & Severin[4] |
| Structural engineer | T. Y. Lin & Associates[4] |
| General contractor | E. L. Nezelek[4] |
| Tenants | |
| Broome Dusters (NAHL) (1973–1977) Binghamton Dusters/Whalers/Rangers (AHL) (1977–1997) B.C. Icemen (UHL) (1997–2002) Binghamton Senators (AHL) (2002–2017) Binghamton Devils (AHL) (2017–2020) Binghamton Black Bears (FPHL) (2021–present) | |
Visions Veterans Memorial Arena (formerly known as the Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena and Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena) is a 7,200-seat multi-purpose arena in Binghamton, New York. The arena was completed in 1973, providing an entertainment venue for residents of the Greater Binghamton area. The arena has eight luxury suites that each hold 25 fans (200 total). A longtime home to minor league hockey, the arena is home to the Binghamton Black Bears of the Federal Prospects Hockey League.
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- ^ a b c Chakrabarti, P. R.; Thornton, Keith C.; Nardone, Ray P. (1973). "Space Frame Covers Arena" (PDF). Modern Steel Construction. pp. 3–5. Retrieved September 28, 2011.