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The Columbus Ironworks (also known as the Columbus Georgia Convention & Trade Center) was built in 1853. It was listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1969. [1] During the Civil War, the industrial plant produced weapons for the Confederate army. These weapons included cannons, pistols, rifles, and swords.
The Bradley Theater, a performance theatre, was opened in mid-1940 by Paramount Pictures. Columbus Civic Center, a 10,000-seat multi-purpose arena, opened in 1996. It is the primary arena used for concert and professional sporting events in Columbus.
1847 - Columbus Board of Trade founded. 1850 Columbus Times newspaper begins publication. [3] Population: 5,042. [6] 1853 Mobile & Girard Railroad begins operating. [1] Columbus Iron Works built. [7] Columbus Georgia Convention & Trade Center built. 1854 - Temple Israel founded. 1856 - Pemberton House built. 1860 - Population: 9,621. [8]
Columbus Museum of Art brings in the stimulating and exciting work of Robin F. Williams and Marie Laurencin, until April 18. ... Two women who lived a century apart created fascinating, striking ...
The convention center was conceived in 1969 as a way for the City of Columbus to generate economic revenue by hosting events and revitalize the downtown area after a period of decline. [3] Voters approved a $6 million bond in 1971 to purchase 27.5 acres (11.1 ha) which was the site of the first Union Station in the world.
The Columbus Civic Center is home to the Columbus Lions indoor football team and the Columbus River Dragons professional ice hockey team. [10] The Civic Center also hosts some Auburn Tigers collegiate ice hockey games when the Columbus Ice Rink next door is unavailable. Several other sports teams have also used the arena in the past.
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The Municipal Auditorium was a 3,916-seat multi-purpose arena located in Columbus, Georgia. It was opened September 6, 1957 and closed in 1996, when construction began on the Columbus Civic Center. It hosted local sporting events and concerts.