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Rose Quarter
The Rose Quarter is a sports and entertainment district located in Portland's Lloyd District on the east bank of the Willamette River, just east of downtown. The Rose Quarter is bounded on the west by NE Interstate Avenue, on the north by NE Broadway and NE Weidler Streets, on the east by Interstate 5, and on the south by NE Holladay Street. The site contains two multipurpose arenas, the Moda Center and the Memorial Coliseum. Nearby landmarks include the Steel and Broadway bridges, the Oregon Convention Center, and the Eastbank Esplanade. Facilities The Rose Quarter contains two multipurpose arenas and a large theatre, as well as a box office, four parking garages, a convention facility, several restaurants and bars, and a large public space, the Rose Quarter Commons. Moda Center The Moda Center is a , 19,980-seat multipurpose arena. The arena is divided into two major sections, an upper and lower bowl, separated by a level of luxury boxes. The arena opened in 1995, and is t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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