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====== The Bradley Center ====== | ====== The Bradley Center ====== | ||
- | {{ facilities:bradley_center_exterior.jpg|}}Construction on the Bradley Center began in October 1986 and the building opened in October 1988 at a total cost of $71 million. The first game played at the Bradley Center was the Edmonton Oilers vs. Chicago Blackhawks on October 1, 1988. The Bradley Center is home to three sports tenants: the NBA Milwaukee Bucks, the Marquette [[men' | + | {{facilities: |
The Bradley Center, home to Marquette Basketball in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was a gift to the people of Milwaukee, from Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Pettit, in memory of the late Jane Bradley Pettit' | The Bradley Center, home to Marquette Basketball in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was a gift to the people of Milwaukee, from Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Pettit, in memory of the late Jane Bradley Pettit' | ||
Unlike Marquette' | Unlike Marquette' | ||
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+ | The Bradley Center covers more than a city block. The building weighs 79,000 tons, stands 149 feet high and is constructed of 21,000 cubic yards of concrete and 1,500 tons of structural steel. The lead-coated copper roof rises to 13 stories at its highest peak. Inside each of three lobbies, double rows of concrete columns with polished granite bases rise almost 70 feet to support a spectacular skylight system. Granite is also used in the lobby floor and in the grand stairway which leads to the 200 level, as well as the entire building. | ||
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+ | The Bradley Center hosts more than 200 events and 2,000,000 guests per year. The Center can accommodate up to 20,000 visitors depending on the event. The 200 (Lower) Level of the Center accommodates approximately 7,000 spectators and provides 23 rows of seats for hockey and 26 rows for basketball. The 300 Level features 68 private suites which accommodate up to 20 guests per suite. Each suite is equipped with amenities that include a refrigerator, | ||
===== Building Facts ===== | ===== Building Facts ===== | ||
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* 18,600 attendees for basketball | * 18,600 attendees for basketball | ||
* 17,800 attendees for hockey | * 17,800 attendees for hockey | ||
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* 24 public restrooms | * 24 public restrooms | ||
* Approx 6 acre site | * Approx 6 acre site | ||
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* 18,874 against Notre Dame on Jan. 20, 2006 | * 18,874 against Notre Dame on Jan. 20, 2006 | ||
- | The [[nickname: | + | Marquette has drawn over 3.3 million fans who continue to make the Bradley Center one of America’s toughest venues. |
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