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"Distinctive Arena"
J.S Dorton Arena is a distinctive 7,160-seat indoor multi-purpose arena that opened in 1952 on the grounds of the North Carolina State Fair. Known as the “Paraboleum” by its architects for its saddle suspension roof and parabolic arches, the arena is a National Historic, Architectural, and Civil Engineering Monument. Besides hosting sporting events, the arena is used for concerts, trade shows, circuses, graduations, and as general exhibition space.
1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC, United States, 27607
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"Distinctive Arena"
J.S Dorton Arena is a distinctive 7,160-seat indoor multi-purpose arena that opened in 1952 on the grounds of the North Carolina State Fair. Known as the “Paraboleum” by its architects for its saddle suspension roof and parabolic arches, the arena is a National Historic, Architectural, and Civil Engineering Monument. Besides hosting sporting events, the arena is used for concerts, trade shows, circuses, graduations, and as general exhibition space.