Three Rivers Convention Center

The Three Rivers Convention Center is the convention center for the Tri-Cities of south-eastern Washington, United States. It gets its name from the Snake River, Yakima River, and Columbia River, all of which intersect in the general area of the Tri-Cities. It is located in western Kennewick, adjacent to the Toyota Center, and opened in 2004.[1]

Three Rivers Convention Center
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Address7016 W Grandridge Blvd
LocationKennewick, Washington, U.S.
Coordinates46°13′05″N 119°12′58″W / 46.218°N 119.216°W / 46.218; -119.216
OwnerKennewick Public Facilities District
Opened2004
Enclosed space
 • Exhibit hall floor21,600 sq ft (2,010 m2)
 • Breakout/meetingNine Breakout Room
Parking1,500
Public transit accessBen Franklin Transit
Website
www.threeriversconventioncenter.com

Early proposals for a convention center in the Tri-Cities emerged in the late 1970s, with the three principal cities of the area competing to attract a potential suitor.[2] The initial plan for the Tri-Cities Coliseum (now Toyota Center) in the 1980s included an adjacent convention center, but it was not realized for several decades.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Culverwell, Wendy (July 30, 2016). "Kennewick asks voters for their 2 cents for 'Link' project". Tri-City Herald. Retrieved March 8, 2018.
  2. ^ Gomena, Peter (March 4, 1979). "Three towns vie for multiuse center". Tri-City Herald. p. D17.
  3. ^ Mills, Judy (February 13, 1982). "Firm promises Kennewick a $17 million coliseum". Tri-City Herald. p. B3.
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46°13′07″N 119°12′59″W / 46.2185°N 119.2164°W / 46.2185; -119.2164