Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
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| Former names | Rosemont Convention Center |
|---|---|
| Location |
5555 N. River Road Rosemont, Illinois 60018 |
| Owner | Village of Rosemont |
| Operator | Village of Rosemont |
| Opened | 1975 |
The Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, formerly known as the Rosemont Convention Center, is a convention center located in Rosemont, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. Built in 1975, the center has exhibition space of 840,000 sq ft (78,000 m2) and parking available via a Skybridge connected parking garage, which is able to accommodate 8,000 vehicles.[1] It is located near O'Hare International Airport, Allstate Arena, Rosemont Theatre, and Fashion Outlets of Chicago. The facility is named after the late mayor of Rosemont, Donald E. Stephens.
Notable events held annually include:
- The Chicago RV and Boat Show
- The International Gem and Jewelry Show
- Anime Central
- Anime Midwest
- Wizard World Chicago
References
- ↑ "Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Chicago venue-convention from". Chicago Traveler. Retrieved 2013-06-08.
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Coordinates: 41°58′45″N 87°51′35″W / 41.97917°N 87.85972°W
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