Rockville, MD 20850. Somehow, the Langley Punks have yet to implode. This footage has never been publicly seen before. In 1993, the air carrier USAir purchased the naming rights for the building and the arena became known as USAir Arena. The arena also hosted the NHL's Washington Capitals. Special Collections and University Archives. Buy Tickets. The cult video documentary short Heavy Metal Parking Lot was shot by Jeff Krulik and John Heyn on May 31, 1986, in the arena's parking lot, comically documenting thousands of heavy metal fans as they partied before a Judas Priest concert (with special guests Dokken). |style="width:30%;" rowspan="1"|Precededbyfirst venue In 1986, filmmakers Jeff Krulik and John Heyn shot Heavy Metal Parking Lot, in the arenas parking lot, featuring fans gathered for a Judas Priest concert. Frank Sinatra performed for four shows: April 24, 1974 (aud. |- Capital Centre Location: Landover, Maryland Opened: December 2, 1973 Closed: 1999 Demolished: December 15, 2002 Other Names: US Airways Arena (1996-97) USAir Arena (1993-96) Tenants: Washington Wizards (1973-97) Georgetown Hoyas (1981-97) Washington Capitals (1974-97) The Capital Centre was an indoor arena in the eastern United States, located . Numerous graduation ceremonies for high schools in Prince George's County were also hosted here. The seating capacity was 18,756 for basketball and 18,130 for hockey.The elevation at street level was approximately 160 feet (50 m) above . The Capital Center, which cost $18 million to build, was ahead of its time when the Wizards' majority owner, Abe Pollin, opened it for his N.B.A. Many of us grew up at the old CAPITAL CENTRE in Largo, MD.. We alll have stories.. The arena reverted . I was one of the very lucky people who actually worked for the Capitals from the very beginning of the franchise. MusicBrainz . An excellent recording of the 4 October show exists John Denver played his first of ten concerts at the Capital Centre on April 28, 1974 and his last concert there was June 7, 1991. God, so many memories. 15606 Emerald Way, Bowie, Maryland - MD 20716 (301) 860-1818. Someone suggested Pollin buy a hockey team. stated in. If a researcher finds sensitive personal information in a collection, please bring it to the attention of the reading room staff. 01/04/1976. Coordinates REO Speedwagon performed here in 1981 and 1982. Centered on Maryland's Western Shore in Anne Arundel County, Annapolis lies 25 miles south of Baltimore and 30 miles east of Washington, DC. Photocopies or digital surrogates may be provided in accordance with Special Collections and University Archives duplication policy. Local Washington, D.C.-based go-go bands (such as Rare Essence, Chuck Brown and the Soul Searchers, and E.U.) The newly opened University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center in Largo marks the health system's latest step in improving health in Prince George's County. The elevation at street level was approximately 160 feet (50m) above sea level. In 1997, US Airways' naming rights deal came to an end after the now-Wizards and Capitals moved to a new arena, MCICenter (now Capital One Arena) in downtown Washington, and the arena once again became known as CapitalCentre. The 5150 Tour was the first to feature Sammy Hagar as David Lee Roth's replacement. nickname Download this stock image: Washington Capitals' goalie Don Beaupre stops a shot on goal during the New York Rangers series at Capital Centre, in Landover, Maryland, on April 16, 1991. You're not likely to see either his April 30,1976 fight against Jimmy Young nor his May 15, 1977 bout with Alfredo Evangelista, both of which he won by unanimous decision, on highlight reels of . Its small size belies the great diversity of its landscapes and of the ways of life that they foster, from the low-lying and water-oriented Eastern Shore and Chesapeake . Concert videos of Blue yster Cult from the arena on December 27, 1976 have been released on their Live 1976 DVD and on July 14, 1978 Some Enchanted Evening Legacy Edition CD/DVD. USAir Arena (199397)US Airways Arena (1997) The arena was also the host of the 1980 NBA All-Star Game. The British quartet opened a sold out, four-day stand at the Capital Centre Wednesday night with a three-hour sonic devastation of 18,000 willing victims. 12.21.2022 OTD 1981 - Capital Centre In Maryland. 7:45 pm. Kiss first performed on November 30, 1975, supporting their live album Alive (1975); years after that show, it surfaced on various Kiss videos and archives. It had to be up and operating for the 1974 NHL season, Sachs said. We proudly participate in development of ArchivesSpace, which powers this website. Landover, MD 20785. The Capital Centre Collection (CCC) seeks to document the story of this building through the people and events that made it unique and important. [17] TheBullets returned to the Finals in 1978 and 1979, in tilts against the Seattle SuperSonics. [29] Their performances on 22 August 1979, 26 September 1980, 17 May 1981, 29 November 1982, 27 September 1984, 16 December 1985, 30 November 1987, 26 April 1994, and 7 November 1996 are all available as bootleg recordings.[30]. In 1993, the air carrier USAir purchased the naming rights for the building and the arena became known as USAir Arena. The collection includes the employee handbook as well as event ephemera, commemorative memorabilia, posters, photographs, signs, and Capital Centre sponsored publications received by community members. Abe had never seen a hockey game in his life, said Sachs. New York City; Chicago; Miami; But the Capital Centre is where I fell in love with the sport, said Raines. It was landlocked, it had no access, and Metro was not even in the planning stages for anything in that area [of Prince Georges County, inside Interstate 495].. 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In 1997, US Airways' naming rights deal came to an end after the now-Wizards and Capitals moved to a new arena, MCICenter (now Capital One Arena) in downtown Washington, and the arena once again became known as CapitalCentre. The arena also hosted family friendly events, such as the Harlem Globetrotters, Circus America and Ice Capades, as well as numerous graduation ceremonies for high schools in Prince George's County. The arena hosted WWF's Survivor Series in 1995. The Who. In 1993, the air carrier USAir purchased the naming rights for the building and the arena became known as USAir Arena. Its first year in existence was not without problems. [24][25], Elvis Presley performed two shows there on Sunday, June 27, 1976, to a total audience of nearly 38,000. The four-sided projection video screen was known as the "Telscreen" (or "Telescreen") and predated the Diamond Vision video screen at Dodger Stadium by seven years. A boxing World Heavyweight Championship bout took place at the venue on April 30, 1976, with Jimmy Young challenging the champion Muhammad Ali. [6] The seating capacity was 18,756 for basketball and 18,130 for hockey. | style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" rowspan="1"| Home of theWashington Capitals19741997 [42], Template:S-start-collapsible The CCC will accept materials that preserves evidence about the Cap Centre's impact on the region. The RDC also provided startup funding for MCE, which was incorporated in March 1998. While Caps fans enjoy going to the Verizon Center now, the adjustment to a new arena was harder for many of the Caps faithful. Other events there included monster truck shows, Arenacross shows, and tractor pulls shows. The first year we opened, we had 59 concerts, said Sachs. Both shows sold out in one day. To keep the music playing while you visit other pages, two options: Keep player open in a browser tab. According to longtime fan Ronald Bove: It was a special place. Read more. On January 19, 1993, a cast including Michael Jackson, Barbra Streisand, Elton John, the Alvin Ailey Dance Troupe, comedians Chevy Chase and Bill Cosby, and actors Jack Lemmon and James Earl Jones, performed at the 42nd Presidential Inaugural Gala at The Capital Centre in Bill Clinton's honor. Capital Centre For years, it was be a familiar sight as you drove north along the Beltway in Prince George's County, a large white potato-chip roof on a brown building nestled in a sea of asphalt in Landover. Capitol Center (Columbia, South Carolina), the tallest building in South Carolina. It started with the success of the Baltimore Bullets, owned by the late Abe Pollin, who made it to the National Basketball Association finals in 1971. On the last day franchise applications were being accepted by the NHL, Pollins group submitted its plan, and was selected. Editors note: Corrects year of President Reagans inaugural parade. |}, April 2002, eight months prior to demolition, "1990 County Block Map" for Prince George's County (, The Washington Post, Friday December 7, 1973, page B1 and B19/. A specially re-formed Fleetwood Mac took the stage to perform "Don't Stop", Clinton's campaign song. Capital Centre: Landover, Maryland, United States: Feb 14, 1996 "ONE HOT MINUTE TOUR" Red Hot Chili Peppers / Silverchair / The Rentals. The arena also hosted family-friendly events, such as the Harlem Globetrotters and Ice Capades. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) - 2NGFYBJ from Alamy's library of millions of high resolution stock photos, illustrations and vectors. Click here to learn more. The first concert took place on February 10, 1975; 2 years later in 1977, they sold out 4 dates: May 25, 26, 28 and 30. Select from premium Capital Centre (Landover Maryland) of the highest quality. 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Madonna's Blond Ambition World Tour included two concerts at the Capital Centre on June 8 and 9, 1990. 5425 Wisconsin Ave The Grateful Dead recorded and released three shows performed at the arena: Dick's Picks Volume 20 on September 25, 1976, Terrapin Station (Limited Edition) on March 15, 1990 (on bass guitarist Phil Lesh's 50th birthday), and Spring 1990 on March 16, 1990, the next night. The very first goal in the building was scored by former Captain Yvon Labre and the last goal . Pink Floyd played two shows in June 1975 on their Wish You Were Here Tour, available on bootleg, and then again for four sold-out shows after Roger Waters left in October 1987 during their A Momentary Lapse of Reason Tour. James Montgomery. first arena to have an instant replay projector on its center-hanging scoreboard. Identifiers. |- The Bushes came by motorcade, the Reagans came by helicopter and landed on a parking lot.. Free and open company data on Maryland (US) company KRG CAPITAL CENTRE II, LLC (company number Z17635582), 2021 SPRING ROAD, SUITE 200, OAK BROOK, IL, 60523. . Due to their overwhelming popularity in the African-American sections of Maryland and Washington D.C., Parliament-Funkadelic performed numerous sold out shows at the venue. The second night of the Hide Your Sheep Tour was filmed at the arena. While the physical building may be gone, the memories remain. OTD 1981 End of the first leg of the For Those About To Rock US Tour at the Capital Centre in Landover, MD. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 9/22/1982 THE WHO Concert Ticket Stub Capital Centre Landover Maryland Rare at the best online prices at eBay! The Capitals hosted the 1982 NHL All-Star Game. From Hunters overtime goal to the All-star game, some of the most-unforgettable moments in franchise history happened in its hallowed darkness. June 26, 1977 in Indianapolis, would be his final concert performance. Their April 1981 performance at the venue from the Paradise Theatre tour is available on bootleg. The band had previously performed twelve times at the venue in 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1980, 1983, 1986, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1993, and 1994. 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They were backed up by the James Montgomery Blues Band, who played from 9 P.M. until midnight. Closed - Opens tomorrow at 6:00am EST. [18] TheBullets won the Finals' opener at home in 1979, but then dropped four straight to the Sonics, who celebrated their only NBA title after the Game5 victory at CapitalCentre. Capital Centre's concert list along with photos, videos, and setlists of their past concerts & performances. Located in Landover, Maryland, the 18,130-seat arena was the home of the Capitals and Washington Bullets (later renamed the Wizards) for over 20 years. When they moved to the Verizon Center, it would all change. Financial contributions can be made to our, UMD Libraries' Special Collections Gift Fund. Brady Boone vs. Steve Lombardi. Courtesy Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library Washingtoniana Collection. The Grateful Dead played a total of 26 times at the arena from 1974 until 1993. (The parking lot itself was divided into four sections, with patriotic emblems, to aid patrons in remembering where they parked after an event: Liberty Bell, Capitol, Eagle, and Stars and Stripes. The Capital Centre concert sold out in a record three hours. The cult video documentary short Heavy Metal Parking Lot was shot by Jeff Krulik and John Heyn on May 31, 1986, in the arena's parking lot, comically documenting thousands of heavy metal fans as they partied before a Judas Priest concert (with special guests Dokken). Map & directions. Start your free trial here. AC/DC performed several concerts of their tours in the arena, such as the Let There Be Rock Tour (1977), If You Want Blood Tour (1979), Back in Black Tour (1980), For Those About to Rock Tour (1981), Flick of the Switch Tour (1983), Blow Up Your Video World Tour (1988) and The Razors Edge World Tour (1990). WWF matches were held at the arena throughout the 1980s and early 90s. Use the right side menu to identify relevant boxes and place requests. This page was last edited on 2 November 2022, at 14:05. After the airline rebranded itself in 1996, the name changed to US Airways Arena. In the late 1970s, the arena hosted a circus named Circus America, which was created by Abe Pollin to compete with Feld Entertainment's Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.[36]. It is a piece of Caps history that will forever be cherished. Abe was on the West Coast, and we couldnt communicate with him, since this was pre-cellphone days, laughs Sachs. In July 1982, the band returned to the venue for the North American leg of the Hot Space Tour, with Billy Squier as the opening act.[28]. The team's current agreement with the Maryland Stadium Authority expires Dec. 31, and a new deal would give the team access to $600 million in public funds for upgrades and upkeep of the ballpark. History of The Capital Centre. The last time that Frank Sinatra & Dean Martin sang in concert together was at the arena. Live video for T.N.T. from Capital Centre 1981: document.write((new Date()).getFullYear()); Sony Music Entertainment. In 1978, the Bullets won Games2 and 6 at the Capital Centre on their way to claiming the championship, taking Games4 and 7 inSeattle. The dates were October 13, 17, 18 and 19, 1988.[35]. The Bee Gees performed two sold-out concerts here on September 2425, 1979, as part of their Spirits Having Flown Tour.[31]. Select from premium Capital Centre of the highest quality. Template:Coord Local Washington, D.C.-based go-go bands (such as Rare Essence, Chuck Brown and the Soul Searchers, and E.U.) In 1972, Pollin announced plans to build a $18 million multi-purpose sports arena in the Beltway of Maryland. https://hdl.handle.net/1903.1/45243 Accessed March 01, 2023. Grateful Dead Live at Capital Centre on 1982-09-15. by Grateful Dead. The rename was initially not popular with Washington-area residents. 12/06/1973. First concert, first Caps game, etc. Lynyrd Skynyrd. The four-sided video screen was known as the "Telscreen" (or "Telescreen") and predated the DiamondVision video screen at Dodger Stadium by seven years. AC/DC performed several concerts of their tours in the arena, such as the Let There Be Rock Tour (1977), If You Want Blood Tour (1979), Back in Black Tour (1980), For Those About to Rock Tour (1981), Flick of the Switch Tour (1983), Blow Up Your Video World Tour (1988) and The Razors Edge World Tour (1990). The Capital Centre (also briefly known as US Airways Arena and USAir Arena) was an indoor arena located in Largo, Landover, Maryland; a suburb of Washington, D.C. completed in 1973. . 18 Stores Boulevard Shops. The arena was demolished to make way for The Boulevard at Capital Centre shopping mall, which still stands today. The elevation at street level was approximately 160 feet (50m) above sea level. The Capitals played their final game at the venue in a 5-6 loss against the Montreal Canadiens on November 26, 1997. Hours: Monday - Friday 7 am - 4:30 pm P. (301) 825-9680 F. (301) 593-6269. Find similar construction companies in Maryland on Nicelocal. Kiss returned on December 19, 1976 promoting Rock and Roll Over (1976), and with the Alive II Tour on December 1920, 1977 supporting their second live album Alive II (1977). Order Catering. The Smashing Pumpkins played their last concert, with late touring keyboardist Jonathan Melvoin, at the arena. A Look At The Aging Of NHL Arenas - NoVa Caps - Wealth Santa. Your California Privacy Rights /Terms & Conditions. OTD 1981 - End of the first leg of the "For Those About To Rock" US Tour at the Capital Centre in Landover, MD. Most TV and Radio crews broadcasting from the venue referred to it by its nickname "Cap Centre". Address. The ACC men's basketball tournament was held there in 1976, 1981, and 1987. A boxing World Heavyweight Championship bout took place at the venue in 1976 with Jimmy Young challenging the champion Muhammad Ali. All publications were labeled and arranged by title and placed in acid-free folders and boxes, and oversize publications were separated and laid flat in in oversize boxes. The second joint concert with Davis (October 6, 1989) was canceled due to Davis' illness. In 1993, the air carrier USAir purchased the naming rights for the building and the arena became known as USAir Arena. Queen performed at the arena on three separate occasions, first during the News of the World Tour in November 1977, then as part of the Jazz Tour the following year. Job Description University of Maryland Capital Region Health/Prince George's Hospital Center University of Maryland School of Medicine The Program in Trauma at the University of Maryland School of Medicine is currently recruiting a full-time Surgery faculty member at UM Capital Region Health (UMCRH) located in Largo, Maryland. 06/09/2016 in Maryland by Patrick Kiger. This library is home to the Exhibition Gallery, Special Collections and University Archives and Library Media Services. Holiday Spectacular. Live video for "T.N.T." from Capital Centre 1981: All News. Copyright resides with the creators of the documents or their heirs unless otherwise specified. On December 2, 1973, the Capital Centre began a nearly thirty-year presence as a defining regional landmark. The Capitals played their final game at the venue in a 5-6 loss against the Montreal Canadiens on November 26, 1997. Led Zeppelin sold out every show they ever booked there. The arena also hosted family-friendly events, such as the Harlem Globetrotters and Ice Capades. Find Capital Centre (Landover Maryland) stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. Visit other pages in a separate tab. It was also the first arena to be built with luxury boxes and a computerized turnstile system. Our Season ticket group was Maryland based so when the team moved, they all stayed home.
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