DeVos Place Convention Center Totally Explained

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DeVos Place Convention Center, erected in 2003 on the Grand River in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, is a multi-purpose convention center. It is named for Richard DeVos, who donated $20 million towards its construction. It features over 1 million square feet (90,000 m²) of space on a 13 acre (53,000 m²) site, including a 160,000 square foot (15,000 m²) full service Exhibit Hall. The convention center is owned by the Grand Rapids-Kent County Convention/Arena Authority and managed by SMG.

Grand Center

The south side of the building was originally called the Grand Center. It features the DeVos Performance Hall and Civic Auditorium, which are still in use although they were renovated when DeVos Place was built. DeVos Performance Hall, built in 1980, is a 2,400 seat theater used for concerts, Broadway shows, other special events and Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra performances.

Civic Auditorium

The Civic Auditorium facade remains from the original structure, which faces the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel.

Grand River Promenade

The Grand River Promenade, the official name for the skyway, goes between the DeVos Place Convention Center and the Van Andel Arena.

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