SALEM-ROANOKE CIVIC CENTER

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The Salem Civic Center is a 6,820-seat multi-purpose arena in Salem, Virginia. It was built in 1967 and is part of the James E. Taliaferro Sports and Entertainment Complex (named after a former mayor of Salem), which also includes the Salem Football Stadium and the Salem Memorial

Baseball Stadium. The Salem Civic Center was originally known as the Salem-Roanoke County Civic Center, but the county withdrew its financial backing in the 1980s.

The civic center was home to the Salem Rebels ice hockey team in the 1970s. The NCAA Division III men's college basketball championship is currently held at the civic center. Boxing, professional wrestling, rodeos, and high school basketball games are typical events.

In addition to sporting events, the Salem Civic Center also hosts concerts, circuses, conventions and trade shows. The annual Roanoke Valley Horse Show and Salem Fair are held at the civic center and the adjacent grounds.

Unused 3 1/2" x 5 1/2" standard size chrome postcard.

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