Neal S. Blaisdell Center
Arena in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
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The Neal S. Blaisdell Center is a community center near downtown Honolulu, Hawaii. The complex includes a multi-purpose arena, a concert hall, an exhibition hall, a galleria, meeting rooms, the Waikiki Shell, and other facilities.
Constructed in 1964 on the historic Ward Estate and originally called the Honolulu International Center, the center was renamed after Mayor of Honolulu Neal S. Blaisdell, who oversaw its construction. It was remodeled and expanded in 1994. The complex is overseen by the city's Department of Enterprise Services, which also oversees the Waikiki Shell. As of 2019, the city is seeking to redevelop the site with extensive stakeholder and public involvement to assess the community's goals.
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