The Grand Wayne Center is a convention center located in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana, Allen County, United States. As a result of a $42 million renovation and expansion from 2003 to 2005, the Grand Wayne now encompasses .Lengerich, Ryan, (2005-05-07). Hundreds were wowed during Friday's open house at the Grand Wayne Center. The News-Sentinel. Retrieved on 2008-06-09.
Facility
Located on the first floor, the central convention hall of the Grand Wayne consists of in addition to the Anthony Wayne Ballroom, which consists of .Grand Wayne Center - Floorplans and Specs. Retrieved on 2008-06-09. Together, both the Harrison and Jefferson Meeting Rooms encompass nearly . On the second floor, the Calhoun Ballroom covers alongside The Gallery, which covers . The Grand Wayne Center's north and south façades feature 1,830 floor-to-ceiling exterior windowpanes with two exterior waterfalls, at the intersections of West Jefferson and West Washington Boulevards with Harrison Street.Larson, Cindy, (2005-05-02). Waterfalls will greet visitors. The News-Sentinel. Retrieved on 2008-06-09.
Two hotels currently join the convention center. A nine-floor, 244-room attached Hilton Hotel operates at the east wing of the Grand Wayne Center.Hilton Fort Wayne at the Grand Wayne Center. Retrieved on 2008-06-09. Also a six-floor, 250-room Courtyard by Marriott attached via a skywalk operates just south of the main entrance to the Grand Wayne Center.
See also List of convention centers in the United States List of music venues in the United States
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