One of the most talked about event in Lexington is the University of Kentucky's men's basketball team. But where it all takes place at is even more monumental. The famous Rupp Arena is located downtown Lexington. Not only accommodating Uk's basketball team, but other major events. When thinking about this assignment and what to research i was intrigued on many things here in Lexington. From being out of town I feel like I should have at least some back round knowledge on an important seasons that happens every spring and where it takes place.
In 1974, the Lexington-Fayette County Recreational, Tourist, and Convention Commissioners finally decided that this complex should be built. Soon after being built, Bob Brewer, Chamber President, named it the largest multipurpose facility in America. The Grand opening was held in early October, 1976. The Lexington Center (Rupp Arena) held more than 23,000 people and has a sound system that still lasts today known as "Big Bertha".
Not knowing too much about this complex, I had many questions that crossed my mind. One was why and who came up with the name Rupp to be the widely known name for this building? While reading I also noticed, that why did it take 50 years for the idea of this complex to get fully developed and approved? Was there any concerns with building this center?
The picture above is from
http://www.rupparena.com/arena-information/history and http://www.lexingtoncenter.com/about-lexington-center/history with some of my other research.
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