Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
The Cumberland County Civic Center opened in Portland on March 3, 1977, with the rock band ZZ Top as the first concert. Other shows in 1977 included Shaun Cassidy, Boston, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Yes, Harry Chapin, and Gordon Lightfoot.
As of 2024, the Civic Center holds 6,206 permanent seats and up to 9,500 people for concerts with an updated name, the Cross Insurance Arena.
About This Item
- Title: Civic Center model, ca. 1970
- Creator: Edward Catalano
- Creation Date: circa 1970
- Subject Date: circa 1970
- Location: Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Paper, cardboard, wood
- Dimensions: 26 cm x 85.1 cm x 61 cm
- Local Code: 1997.35.1
- Object Type: Physical Object
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