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The Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC), formerly called the Commonwealth Convention Center, is a large multi-use facility in
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,
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. The KICC, along with the
Kentucky Exposition Center The Kentucky Exposition Center (KEC), is a large multi-use facility in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. Originally built in 1956. It is overseen by the Kentucky Venues and is the sixth largest facility of its type in the U.S., with of indoor ...
, hosts conventions for the Louisville area. It was built on the site of the
Tyler Block The Tyler Block was a three-story building in Louisville, Kentucky best known for its landmark Renaissance Revival limestone facade. It was located on the north side of Jefferson Street between Third and Fourth streets. Built in 1874, it was des ...
and opened in 1977. The facility underwent a major renovation from 2016 to 2018, seeking more space and a more inviting presence. While the convention center does not have a permanent arena, it has hosted various sporting events, including the 2002
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and the
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from 1995 to 2000. It also hosted select University of Louisville women's basketball games from the 1989–90 season through 1992–93, and again in the 1994–95, 2000–01, and 2008–09 seasons. One of the exhibit halls was temporarily turned into an arena, with seats for about 7,000.


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Tyler Block The Tyler Block was a three-story building in Louisville, Kentucky best known for its landmark Renaissance Revival limestone facade. It was located on the north side of Jefferson Street between Third and Fourth streets. Built in 1874, it was des ...
, demolished in 1974 to build the center *
Todd Building The Todd Building, also known as the Belleview Building, was constructed at the northeast corner of Fourth and Market Streets in Downtown Louisville in 1902. It was developed by and named for James Ross Todd (1869–1952), an influential Louisvill ...
, demolished in 1983 to make way for a new state parking garage to support the KICC *
List of attractions and events in the Louisville metropolitan area This is a list of visitor attractions and annual events in the Louisville metropolitan area. Annual festivals and other events Spring * Abbey Road on the River, a salute to The Beatles with many bands, held Memorial Day weekend in Louisvill ...


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