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FALL MEDIAWALK-THROUGH12.9.15
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WELCOME FROM CHAIRMAN STEVE KING 1
WELCOME FROM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER JEFF LARSON 2
WALK-THROUGH AGENDA 3
CONVENTION MEDIA CONTACTS 4
CONGRESSIONAL PRESS GALLERIES 5
RADIO/TV 6-7
TV BROADCAST SUITES 6
TV STAND-UP BROADCAST POSITIONS 7
RADIO BROADCAST BOOTHS AND SEATS 7
RADIO CONSTRUCTED WORK STATIONS 7
RADIO TALK SHOW ROW 7
TV NETWORK POOL 7
RF COORDINATOR 7
DAILY PRESS 8
DAILY PRESS CONSTRUCTED WORK STATIONS 8
PERIODICAL PRESS 9
PERIODICAL PRESS CONSTRUCTED WORK STATIONS 9
PRESS PHOTOGRAPHERS 10
INDEPENDENT BLOGGERS 11
COLLEGE MEDIA 11
FREELANCE JOURNALISTS 12
GALLERY OFFICES 12
CONVENTION BROADCAST 12
ACCESS DATES 12
MEDIA CENTER COMPLEX/FACILITIES 13
MEDIA HOUSING 14
TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING 14
GENERAL SERVICES CONTRACTOR 15
ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION 16
CABLE INSTALLATION 16
TELECOMMUNICATIONS 16
DIAGRAMS 17-23
ALL ABOUT CLEVELAND 24-32
PAST REPUBLICAN CONVENTION FACILITIES 33-34
SPECIAL THANKS 37-38
C O NT E NT S
WELCOME
DECEMBER 9, 2015
Welcome to Cleveland and the great state of Ohio.
The 2016 Republican National Convention – 41st in our
nation’s history – will be the third in Cleveland and the
fourth in Ohio.
The 1924 convention in Cleveland nominated then
Vice President Calvin Coolidge of Massachusetts, who
became the 30th President. The 1936 convention chose
Governor Alf Landon of Kansas. Both conventions
were held in historic Public Hall which still stands
and is now connected to the underground FirstMerit
Convention Center of Cleveland, also known as “the
Convention Center.”
The Convention Center will house the Media Center
and media work space during the 2016 convention next
July 18-21, while convention sessions will be in Quicken
Loans Arena. Public Hall will be used for activities yet to
be determined.
The 1876 Republican National Convention was held in
Cincinnati’s Exposition Center, nominating Governor
Rutherford B. Hayes of Ohio. Hayes trailed in the
popular vote but won the Electoral College balloting in
the so-called Compromise of 1877 to become the 19th
President.
On behalf of Chairman Reince Priebus and the 168
members of the Republican National Committee, I invite
you to cover the 2016 Republican National Convention as
we nominate the 45th President of the United States.
Steve King, Wisconsin
Chairman, Committee on Arrangements
2016 Republican National Convention
When the bidding started, few thought it could be Cleveland.
The city’s route to gaining the 2016 Republican National Convention parallels the epic children’s story The Little Engine That Could.
Cleveland made determined bids for a convention in the 1980s, and again in 2008, but fell short in demonstrating the necessary facilities, services and other requirements. The 1988 effort offered a former tank manufacturing plant near the airport as the convention site.
The bidding for the 2008 convention, directed by Mayor Frank Jackson who took office in 2006, featured the Quicken Loans Arena (“The Q”) which had opened in 1994. But the city still fell significantly short in hotel capacity and auxiliary space for the media.
Not to be deterred, Mayor Jackson and his team sought and received a detailed debriefing from Republican convention veterans on necessary developments for improving the city’s chances. They followed their lessons well.
Mayor Jackson and other leaders opted to pass on bidding for the 2012 Republican National Convention while refocusing tourism efforts and pursuing modernization and restoration projects. Leaders raised nearly $3 billion for public/private visitor related infrastructure including seven new hotels in and around downtown. The state-of-the-art Convention Center opened in mid-2013 to complement The Q, where convention sessions will be held next July 18-21.
Still, when six cities including Cleveland bid for next year’s convention, probably only Mayor Jackson and a group of Cleveland advocates thought the city had a chance. They were like that Little Engine That Could in the aforementioned story, chugging up a steep mountain while saying: “I think I can, I think I can, I think I can….”
In the competition that followed, Cleveland carried the day.
During your visit for the Fall Media Walk-Through, you will tour the Q and the Convention Center, which will house the Media Center and media workspace for the convention. Our briefings will inform you of the available facilities and procedures for applying for credentials, housing and other coverage needs.
And our partners at the 2016 Cleveland Host Committee will host you at an evening reception at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Enjoy your time in the “City That Could.” We look forward to seeing you here next summer.
Jeff LarsonChief Executive Officer
2016 Republican National Convention
DECEMBER 9, 2015
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AGENDAFALL MEDIA WALK-THROUGH
2016 REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTIONQUICKEN LOANS ARENA & FIRSTMERIT CONVENTION CENTER OF CLEVELAND
1:30 PM – 3:00 PMREGISTRATION
Quicken Loans Arena
3:00 PM – 4:00 PMBRIEFING AND Q&A
Arena Floor, Quicken Loans Arena
4:00 PMTOUR
Quicken Loans Arena
4:00 PMSHUTTLE SERVICE TO CLEVELAND CONVENTION CENTER BEGINS
4:45 PMTOUR
FirstMerit Convention Center of Cleveland
5:45 PMQ&A
Jr. Ballroom A, FirstMerit Convention Center of Cleveland
6:30 PMMEDIA WALK-THROUGH RECEPTION
Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame
Hosted by the 2016 Cleveland Host Committee
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2015
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CONVENTION MEDIA CONTACTS
Contact information for planning of coverage of the 2016 Republican
National Convention is listed below. For requests such as credentials,
workspace and housing, please read the instructions on the following
pages before making your inquiries.
JULIE SHUGAR
2016 Republican National Convention
1228 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115
The Media Operations Department is responsible for operational and logistical issues such as media credentials, media seats, workspace, camera positions, broadcast booths, stand-up broadcast positions and cabling.
Media Operations works closely with the four Congressional Press Galleries and members of the Network Pool on allocation of credentials, workspace, and other needs. For questions about applying for credentials and workspace, members of the media should contact the appropriate Congressional Gallery, identified on the following pages, that relates to their publication/organization. For example, a radio station applying for credentials should contact the House Radio/TV Gallery.
MEDIA OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
DIRECTOR OF MEDIA OPERATIONS
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The Committee on Arrangements (COA) has delegated the responsibility for handling and approving media applications for credentials, workspace and certain other functions to the four Congressional Press Galleries.
Each Congressional Press Gallery is governed by an elected committee of journalists from the membership of that Gallery.
The COA allocates credentials, workspace areas, media seating, camera positions, broadcast suites and stand-up areas to the Galleries in bulk numbers. The Galleries make the individual assignments.
Under this system, the Press Photographers Gallery will assign positions at areas designated for still photographers, and the Radio/TV Gallery will assign specific broadcast suites, stand-up positions, radio broadcast seats and Radio Talk Show Row positions. The House Press and Periodical Galleries will assign constructed work stations and press seats.
There are corresponding offices represented in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate for each Gallery, with the exception of the Press Photographers Gallery, which operates solely out of the Senate. Below you will find the primary contact office for each Gallery that is responsible for accepting credential and workspace applications for the convention.
CREDENTIALS AND WORKSPACEWorkspace for organizations accredited through the House Radio/TV Gallery will be located in the Quicken Loans Arena and the FirstMerit Convention Center of Cleveland (also known as the Cleveland Convention Center.)
The House Radio/TV Gallery will allocate workspace to its specific constituents.
The application process for broadcasters is available on the House Radio/TV Gallery website (radiotv.house.gov). If you have questions about the application process, please contact the House Radio/TV Gallery at (202) 225-5214 or [email protected].
APPLICATION DATES AND DEADLINESDecember 1 Online application is available via the House Radio/TV Gallery website (radiotv.house.gov)January 15 Deadline for applying for TV Broadcast Suites and Stand-Up PositionsFebruary 1 Deadline for applying for workspace, Radio Broadcast Seats and Radio Talk Show Row PositionsApril 1 Deadline for applying for credentials
TV BROADCAST SUITESBroadcast suites will be located among the suites on levels 1, 3 and 4.
The House Radio/TV Gallery will accept applications for the suites and assign them from the number approved for this purpose by the COA. Applicants should contact Olga Ramirez Kornacki for a schedule of meetings and deadlines involved in the suite application process.
An estimate of the base cost of a modified suite for broadcast users will be available at the time of this walk-through. In addition to this base cost, a separate contingency deposit will be required to cover unforeseen restoration and possible damage to common areas such as hallways.
The suites allocated to broadcasters will be for news purposes only.
CONGRESSIONAL PRESS GALLERIES
RADIO / TV
RADIO / TV:House Gallery – Olga Ramirez Kornacki, Director
House Gallery – Andrew Elias, Deputy Director
DAILY PRESS:House Gallery – Annie Tin, Director
Senate Gallery – Laura Lytle, Director
PERIODICAL PRESS:House Gallery – Rob Zatkowski, Director
Senate Gallery – Ed Pesce, Director
PRESS PHOTOGRAPHERSSenate Gallery – Jeff Kent, Director
Senate Gallery – Mark Abraham, Deputy Director
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AAll radio and television news organizations and programs, including
online news sites with original audio and video, should contact the
House Radio/TV Gallery to apply for credentials, workspace, Radio Talk
Show Row, radio broadcast seats, suites and stand-up positions.
OLGA RAMIREZ KORNACKI - DIRECTORU.S. Capitol, H-320 Washington, DC 20515 (202) [email protected]
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TV STAND-UP BROADCAST POSITIONSStand-up broadcast positions are tentatively planned as shown on the podium design layouts in this book. These positions will be located on levels 1, 3 and 5.
Built on rigid scaffolding to eliminate camera vibration, each position is typically six feet wide by 12 feet deep. All stand-up positions on the south end (near the docks) will be five feet wide by 15 feet deep and on two levels. These positions will be carpeted, and include basic electrical distribution. An estimate of the base cost to broadcasters of a stand-up broadcast position is available.
The stand-up positions allocated to broadcasters will be for news purposes only.
TV NETWORK POOLFive major broadcast networks make up the Network Pool: ABC, CBS, CNN, FOX and NBC.
CBS has drawn the assignment of providing personnel for the Network Pool staff. This staff functions apart from CBS’s own convention operations and will serve the needs of all Network Pool members. Sharon Hoffman has been named Pool Producer for this convention.
RADIO BROADCAST BOOTHS AND RADIO BROADCAST SEATSLevel 6, the top tier of the Quicken Loans Arena, will be the center of the radio operations for coverage of convention sessions. A limited number of booths available on that level will be assigned to radio groups through the authority of the House Radio/TV Gallery. Cost for use of these constructed booths will be provided separately at this walk-through. The House Radio/TV Gallery will also use its delegated authority to assign radio broadcast seats at this level for radio news correspondents planning live coverage of the convention. These constructed seats will require a $150 fee.
Radio booths and broadcast seats will be assigned for news gathering purposes only.
Assigned workspace for radio organizations will be in the Cleveland Convention Center. The Press Filing Center in the Cleveland Convention Center will also be available to any accredited reporter. Reserved seating, in the Press Filing Center, will be available for $100.
RADIO TALK SHOW ROWRequests for positions in Radio Talk Show Row are made through the House Radio/ TV Gallery’s application form. Under its authority, positions will be assigned by the Gallery. For the past five Republican conventions, Radio Talk Show Row has provided an energetic, highly popular environment for radio talk shows to broadcast and interview dignitaries, delegates, alternates, guests and others around the clock.
Radio Talk Show Row will be located in the Cleveland Convention Center.
RF COORDINATORLouis Libin will again serve as the RF Coordinator for the convention. If your organization plans to use RF during the convention, you will be asked to provide additional information on the House Radio/TV Gallery’s application form.
CREDENTIALS AND WORKSPACEWorkspace for organizations accredited through the Daily Press Galleries will be located in the Quicken Loans Arena and the Cleveland Convention Center.
The Daily Press Galleries will allocate workspace for their specific constituents.
The application process for daily press is available on the House Press Gallery website (http://pressgallery.house.gov). Questions regarding the application process should be directed to the House Press Gallery at (202) 225-3945.
APPLICATION DATES AND DEADLINESDecember 1 Online application is available via the House Press Gallery website (http://pressgallery.house.gov)
February 1 Deadline for applying for workspace in the Cleveland
Convention Center or constructed work stations in the arena
April 1 Deadline for applying for credentials
PRESS SEATINGConstructed workstations with seats and electrical power will be provided for the dailies in the press stands. The number of seats is yet to be determined. Telephone and computer lines may be ordered for installation at specific seats. The Congressional Daily Press Galleries will make these assignments. The cost is $150 per constructed workstation. Additional seats (involving no construction) for the Daily Press will be located elsewhere in the arena at no cost.
All daily publications: newspapers (foreign and domestic); news
wire services and online publications should contact the House Daily
Press Gallery for credentials, workspace applications and other
convention inquiries.
House Press Gallery
U.S. Capitol, H-315
Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-3945 | http://pressgallery.house.gov
ANNIE TIN - DIRECTOR
DAILY PRESS
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CREDENTIALS AND WORKSPACEWorkspace for organizations accredited through the House Periodical Press Gallery will be located in the Cleveland Convention Center.
The House Periodical Press Gallery will allocate workspace for its specific constituents. The application process for periodical publications is available on the House Periodical Press Gallery website (http://periodical.house.gov/). Questions regarding the application process should be directed to the House Periodical Press Gallery at (202) 225-2941.
APPLICATION DATES AND DEADLINESDecember 1 Online application is available via the House Periodical Press Gallery website (http://periodical.house.gov/)
February 1 Deadline for applying for workspace in the Cleveland Convention Center and constructed work stations in the arena
April 1 Deadline for applying for credentials
PERIODICAL SEATINGConstructed workstations with seats and electrical power will be provided for the Periodical Press in the press stands. The number of these seats is yet to be determined. Telephone and computer lines may be ordered for installation at specific seats. The cost for the constructed work station is $150. The Congressional Periodical Press Galleries will make these assignments. Additional seats (involving no construction) for the Periodical Press will be located elsewhere in the arena at no cost.
PERIODICAL PRESSAll periodical publications (magazines, newsletters, non-daily
newspapers, online publications, etc.) should contact the House
Periodical Press Gallery to apply for credentials and workspace.
Executive Committee of Periodical Correspondents
C/O House Periodical Press Gallery
ROB ZATKOWSKI, DIRECTORU.S. Capitol, Room H-304, Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-2941
www.periodical.house.gov/
PRESS PHOTOGRAPHERS
CREDENTIALS AND WORKSPACEWorkspace for organizations accredited through the Senate Press Photographers Gallery will be located in the Quicken Loans Arena and the Cleveland Convention Center.
The Press Photographers Gallery will allocate workspace to their specific constituents.
The application process for press photographers is available on the Press Photographers Gallery website (http://www.pressphotographers.senate.gov/). If you have questions about the application process, please contact the Press Photographers Gallery at (202) 224-6548 or [email protected].
APPLICATION DATES AND DEADLINESDecember 1 Online application is available via the Press Photographers’ Gallery website (http://www.pressphotographers.senate.gov/)
February 1 Deadline for applying for work space
April 1 Deadline for applying for credentials
STILL PHOTO POSITIONSA limited number of positions for still photographers will be provided on designated camera stand locations. The Press Photographers Gallery will assign these positions. The COA will work with the Press Photographers Gallery to locate other positions for still photographers. Photography credentials will also give bearers roaming privileges in certain parts of the arena.
Standing Committee of Press PhotographersPress Photographers GalleryWashington, DC 20515(202) 224-6548http://www.pressphotographers.senate.gov/
All photographers representing
qualified publications and news
services who plan to cover the
convention should contact the
Press Photographers Gallery
to apply for credentials and
workspace.
JEFF KENTDIRECTOR
United States Senate
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WORKSPACEThose accredited with Special Press Credentials may use the Press Filing Center in the Convention Center to file stories. Reserved seating will be available for $100.
Bloggers belonging to larger media organizations will be credentialed through those groups and use the workspace and other facilities assigned to the parent organizations. Independent, credentialed bloggers will use the Press Filing Center in the Cleveland Convention Center. Seats for this limited group in the Quicken Loans Arena for convention sessions will be assigned at a later date.
SEATINGA limited number of constructed workstations with seats and electrical power will be provided for Special Press. Telephone and computer lines may be ordered for installation at specific seats. The cost for the constructed work station is $150. The COA will make these assignments. Additional seats (involving no construction) for Special Press will be located elsewhere in the arena at no cost. The number of seats is yet to be determined.
INDEPENDENT BLOGGERS & COLLEGE MEDIA Freelance writers, photographers and broadcast production personnel may
only be accredited if assigned by a credible news organization for the purpose of covering the convention. The application must be made by the editor, news director or executive of said publication or production on the freelancer’s behalf to the proper Gallery office. (Example: a freelancer’s request for a weekly magazine would be submitted to the Periodical Press Galleries.)
Each Gallery will have an assigned office for the issuance of convention media credentials. Office locations will be determined at a later date. Notification by the Galleries of convention accreditation will include the specific location of these offices and the dates and hours when credentials will be issued. No credentials will be mailed.
A basic feed will be made available to members of the media for free satellite download. Recipients will receive a mixed feed from a head-on camera and from cameras at several other angles within the arena, including delegate floor wide shots and close-ups of individuals and state delegations.
The COA gains unlimited access to the Quicken Loans Arena on June 20, 2016, and to the Cleveland Convention Center on June 17, 2016. Unlimited access for media organizations to their assigned media work areas is currently scheduled to begin on June 25, 2016 for The Q, and June 23, 2016 for the Cleveland Convention Center. Earlier scheduled move-in may be available upon request to the Director of Media Operations, Julie Shugar.
FREELANCE JOURNALISTS
GALLERY OFFICES
CONVENTION BROADCAST
ACCESS DATES
Correspondence should be addressed to:
Special Press Credentials2016 Republican National Convention1228 Euclid Avenue, 4th FloorCleveland, OH 44115
Questions regarding Special Press Credentials should be directed to:
Special PressEmail: [email protected]
The appropriate editor or news director of the organization should
apply in writing on the organization’s letterhead on behalf of the
individual who will cover the convention. A recent copy of the
publication or online content featuring the work of the reporter
should be included with each letter.
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The Media Center will be located in the Cleveland Convention Center. This area serves as the focal point for contact between the convention and the media.
The Media Center makes available news releases, speech texts, biographies and other background materials, program schedules and a calendar of other events at the convention and around Cleveland. This facility will include the following key operations to serve the media:
PRESS CONFERENCE & BRIEFING ROOMThis facility, which opens the week prior to the convention, will be the scene of both English and Spanish briefings and press conferences throughout the convention.
PRESS FILING CENTERThe Press Filing Center serves the needs of media individuals and organizations that do not have assigned workspace in the convention complex/facilities. Electrical outlets, work stations and hookups for laptop and other portable computers will be available. Reserved seating will be available for $100.
SURROGATE OPERATIONReporters and correspondents may use the services of this facility to schedule and obtain interviews and stand-up broadcast opportunities with individuals and other party leaders and members including delegates, alternates, elected officials and former office holders.
Newspaper delivery service will be available to those in the Cleveland Convention Center. More information will be available at a later date.
MEDIA CENTER COMPLEX/FACILITIES The COA has reserved more than 15,000 rooms in approximately 120 Cleveland
area hotels for the convention.
To request housing for the 2016 Republican National Convention, please complete the online hotel request form:
http://www.convention.gop/Media-2016-Hotels-Requests-Cleveland
All applications must be submitted no later than March 1, 2016.
Hotel rooms will only be released to credentialed and approved media.
Transportation Management Services (TMS) has been selected to provide transportation services for the convention. TMS has a history of providing these services to the convention in 2000, 2004 and 2008. TMS will manage a fleet of 300 modern, air-conditioned buses as well as provide other services. The media will have access to the bus system operating between the convention complex and designated hotels during convention week.
A step-on, go-now shuttle system for the media will provide immediate, continuous service throughout the convention period for the short distance between the Quicken Loans Arena, where the convention will be held, and the Cleveland Convention Center, the media headquarters. Availability of media parking during convention week including the location, number of spaces and fee per space will be determined at a later date.
MEDIA HOUSING
TRANSPORTATION & PARKING
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Freeman has been selected as the General Services Contractor for the 2016 Republican National Convention. The company has served in this role every four years since and including the 1984 Republican National Convention in Dallas, Texas.
Services and equipment available from Freeman include furniture, drywall construction, room dividers, pipe and drape, material handling, general labor, signage, electrical distribution, cabling and aerial rigging. Freeman has a long history of using recycled materials and will continue its environmentally friendly business practices at the convention. Freeman will modify the suites to be used by the affiliate and independent broadcasters as well as construct all camera stands and stand-up broadcast platforms. Freeman will also handle space layouts and marking of areas for setup.
GENERAL SERVICES CONTRACTOR
ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTIONFreeman will have exclusive responsibility for electrical distribution within the entire convention complex. Power charges to the media will be based upon actual consumption at established consumption rates, plus charges for power distribution from central access points within the media work areas. Pricing for electrical services will be provided at the Spring Media Walk-Through.
CABLE ROUTES/CABLE INSTALLATIONFreeman will work in conjunction with the COA to identify all approved cable routes in and between the Quicken Loans Arena and the media workspace. Freeman will manage and provide services and labor as needed to install and remove temporary media cable in public areas as required.
MOVE-INAll unloading and other move-in operations including freight handling will be coordinated and supervised by Freeman.
TELECOMMUNICATIONSAT&T will provide a voice and data communications infrastructure in various locations around the convention complex/facilities. AT&T’s rate book is available. An AT&T Service Center at the convention will accommodate changes and provide repair services. Information on convention-related telecommunications services is available from the following:
AT&TToll Free Number: 866-595-0762 (866-595-0-RNC)
Email: [email protected]
Ordering Portal URL: http://att.com/rnc2016
Rate Guide URL: https://att.box.com/ATT2016RNCrateguide
Direct fiber connectivity will be available between the Quicken Loans Arena and the Cleveland Convention Center. Details and pricing will be available at a later date.
The following functions will also be handled by Freeman or a subsidiary or subcontractor thereof:
CLEVELAND AWAITS...
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ABOUT THE 2016 CONVENTION
The 2016 Republican National Convention will be held at the
Quicken Loans Arena from July 18-21, 2016. Nearly 50,000
visitors are expected to arrive in the Cleveland area for the event,
including delegates, alternate delegates, members of the media
and other invited guests. The event will have a dynamic economic
effect on the city of Cleveland as well as the state of Ohio.
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CLEVELAND: ADVANCING ITS RUST BELT RENAISSANCE Cleveland’s story is one of industry, innovation and resilience that is characterized by risk-taking, artistry and grit passed on through generations. What began in 1796 is today a city enjoying a revitalization fueled by more than $16.7 billion worth of public and private development.
U.S. General Moses Cleaveland from the Connecticut Land Company surveys the Western Reserve. The 3.3 million-acre piece of land on the shores of Lake Erie is called the “Western Reserve.”
The Cleveland Advertiser changes the spelling of the village’s name to Cleveland, dropping the first “a” in order to fit the General’s name upon the newspaper masthead.
The Ohio and Erie Canal, connecting Akron with the Cuyahoga River near its mouth on Lake Erie in Cleveland, is completed.
Standard Oil Company established by John D. Rockefeller.
Cleveland is the fifth largest city in the nation with a population of 796,841 people. The Cleveland Indians win their first World Series.
Cleveland Clinic founded.
Cleveland hosts the Republican National Convention at Public Auditorium.
Cleveland Municipal Airport, the nation’s first municipal airport opens(now Cleveland Hopkins International Airport).
The Terminal Tower opens and remains the tallest building in the world outside of New York City until the completion of the main building of Moscow State University in Moscow in 1953.
Clevelanders Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster create the comic bookcharacter Superman.
Republican National Convention held in Cleveland at Public Auditorium. Clevelander Jesse Owens wins four gold medals at the Berlin Olympics.
Alan Freed, Cleveland radio deejay, coins the term “Rock ‘n’ Roll.” Firstrock ‘n’ roll concert, The Moondog Coronation Ball, is held in Cleveland.
Carl B. Stokes elected mayor of Cleveland. He is the first African American mayor of a major U.S. city.
George Voinovich is elected Mayor of Cleveland.
Cleveland selected as site of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.
The building now known as Quicken Loans Arena opens as the home of the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The American Public Transportation Association names Cleveland’s mass transit system the best in North America.
The Cleveland Convention Center opened its doors in June 2013. In October, the Global Center for Health Innovation opened, offering state-of-the-art space and technology for its high-profile healthcare industry tenants.
A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE AREA
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This July, more than 50,000 guests, delegates, media members and staff will gather inside Quicken Loans Arena (or “The Q,” as nicknamed by native Clevelanders) for the 2016 Republican National Convention.
Quicken Loans Arena has played host to world-class concerts, exciting sporting events, theatrical shows, family events and much, much more. The Q is home to the NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers, the AHL’s Lake Erie Monsters, AFL’s Cleveland Gladiators and several other signature sporting events.
The COA will work closely with the staff of The Q as we prepare the venue to host its very first political convention.
THE VENUE
A LOOK INSIDEQUICKEN LOANS ARENA
“THE Q”: n. A nickname given to Quicken Loans Arena by native Clevelanders.
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An oil slick on the Cuyahoga River - polluted from decades of industrial waste - catches fire. As a result, advocacy by Mayor Carl Stokes and his brother, U.S. Representative Louis Stokes, played a part in the passage of the federal Clean Water Act of 1972.
THE GRAND OPENING: Quicken Loans Arena, then Gund Arena at the time, opened its doors to the public on October 17, 1994 with Billy Joel as its first performing act. Opening Week showcased a full lineup of sports and entertainment, including the Cleveland Cavaliers’ first matchup in the new facility on October 22 in an exhibition game against the Houston Rockets.
In the 20+ years since Billy Joel opened the arena, The Q has become a primary destination for premier sports and entertainment in downtown Cleveland, hosting more than 4,200 events and over 42 million visitors in that time.
UNIQUE FEATURES: The Q seats more than 20,500 people in its basketball configuration and up to 20,056 for ice hockey, making it the third largest arena for seating capacity in the NBA. There are 87 suites located throughout, with 27 of the suites located 15 rows from the arena floor and 60 suites located 30 rows from the floor. Additionally, more than 600 television monitors are located throughout the arena so guests do not miss a minute of the action!
HUMONGOTRON: The Q’s brand new center-hung scoreboard, nicknamed “Humongotron,” was unveiled in October 2014 and is armed with the fan-favorite flaming sabers and a new sound system that provides spectators with cutting-edge sound clarity. The four-sided, center-hung scoreboard has four enormous high-definition video screens that are tilted and uniquely curved to provide optimal viewing angles, no matter where guests are seated. In addition to the new scoreboard, The Q is illuminated with more than 11,682 square feet of new LED displays in the seating bowl and concourses. The four corner boards and 360-degree fascia ribbon in the seating area, along with signage on the concourses, have all been updated with high resolution LED technology.
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A LITTLE HISTORY
The City of Cleveland hoped the arena would act as a
gateway for surrounding communities. Throughout history
the same land had been used as a kind of community
gathering place. Originally, the land was used as a Central
Market for communities to buy and sell produce, dating
back to 1856. The market was then replaced by Richfield
Coliseum before finally being replaced by the new arena
and its sibling Progressive Field in a project created to
revitalize and restore downtown Cleveland.
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PROGRESSIVE FIELD
As far back as 1869, professional baseball has been one of Cleveland’s oldest traditions and the Indians organization was one of the four charter members of the American League in 1901. After playing home games at League Park and Cleveland Municipal Stadium, the Indians moved into a new home in 1994, a year referred to as the beginning of Cleveland’s “renaissance”. Originally known as Jacobs Field, Progressive Field is an urban ballpark with modern architecture located downtown at the Gateway Sports and Entertainment complex, which includes Quicken Loans Arena. The inaugural game at Progressive Field was April 4, 1994 and featured the President of the United States tossing the ceremonial first pitch. The ballpark underwent a major renovation in right field area prior to the 2015 season and is currently in phase two for the 2016 season to enhance the remainder of the main concourse. The Indians have entertained more than 50 million fans since 1994 at Progressive Field.
WORK SPACE/HOUSING THE MEDIA: THE FIRSTMERIT CONVENTION CENTER OF CLEVELAND
Located in the heart of downtown Cleveland, on the shores of Lake Erie, the FirstMerit Convention Center of Cleveland is a modern gem in this old industrial city. Grossing a total of 225,000 square feet of Class A exhibit space between three exhibition halls, 35 meeting rooms, plus a 17-bay loading dock, the Convention Center surpasses “state-of-the-art” quality.
Adjacent to the Cleveland Convention Center is Cleveland’s world famous Global Center for Health Innovation.
FirstEnergy Stadium, home of the Cleveland Browns, is also nearby.
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Northeast Ohio covers 18 counties, including the major cities of
Cleveland, Akron, Canton and Youngstown, and is home to about
4 million people. The city of Cleveland serves as the urban core
and economic center of Northeast Ohio. Nearly 400,000 people live
throughout the city.
THRIVING URBAN CORE: More than 9,000 residents ranging from the ages of 18 to 34 moved into Cleveland between 2006 and 2013.
DOWNTOWN LIVING: The Downtown population has grown 70 percent since 2000 and is now home to over 13,000 residents. Rental units are currently at 97 percent occupancy.
NEIGHBORHOODS: Cleveland’s 30 neighborhoods range in size from a couple thousand to more than 30,000 residents. Each offers cultural and economic diversity, its own personality, and eclectic amenities and events – from festivals and parades to farmers markets and art walks. Many neighborhoods are growing and thriving with new restaurants, new residences and new investment, including Ohio City, University Circle, and Detroit Shoreway.
WALKABILITY: Downtown Cleveland is one of the most walkable neighborhoods in Northeast Ohio. WalkScore.com named Cleveland eighth in the nation when considering affordability and walkability.
OUTDOORS: In addition to numerous city parks, residents can enjoy Cleveland’s “Emerald Necklace,” a collection of 18 Cleveland Metroparks throughout the area. Public Square, the city’s front lawn, is undergoing a $35 million renovation allotting for additional public green space with plans to use the area to hold festivals and events.
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Northeast Ohio boasts $195 billion in gross regional product and is
the 12th largest economic region in the nation. More than 109,000
companies operate across a number of diverse and growing industries
from health care to manufacturing, fueling the economy and creating
opportunities across the region.
BIOMEDICAL ENTREPRENEURS: Since 2002, over $2 billion has been invested in 350 regional start-up companies.
DOWNTOWN WORKFORCE: Downtown Cleveland experienced a 125 percent increase in college graduates and advanced degree holders between 2000 and 2013.
BRAIN GAIN: According to the Center for Population Dynamics at Cleveland State University, Northeast Ohio has the fifth fastest growing population of workers with advanced degrees, ahead of such “brain hubs” as Chicago, Seattle and Austin.
HEALTH CARE: Health care makes up 8.5 percent of the region’s employment, representing one of the largest sectors.
MANUFACTURING: It is estimated that there will be 49,000 new job openings in production occupations in the next 10 years as the manufacturing industry is projected to grow by 25 percent.
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A rich assortment of world-class arts,
culture, rock and roll and recreation can
be found along the shore of Lake Erie – all
without the world-class ego. Contributing
to the city’s allure is a nationally recognized
culinary scene fueled by award-winning
chefs and independently owned restaurants.
In 2014, 16.9 million visitors traveled to
Cleveland, creating $7.4 billion in economic
impact from direct and indirect spending.
MUSEUMS: Cleveland’s University Circle features the nation’s largest concentration of cultural arts and educational institutions within one square mile, including the Cleveland Museum of Art which offers its permanent collection to visitors and residents at no charge.
THEATER: Cleveland’s Playhouse Square Theater District is the country’s largest performing arts center outside of New York, encompassing ten performance spaces in a one block radius.
MUSIC: The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum immortalizes 304 inductees and broadcasts their music live every day on SiriusXM from the museum’s Alan Freed studio. The Cleveland Orchestra is one of the most acclaimed performing ensembles in the world.
CULINARY: Cleveland’s culinary scene blends the more than 100 diverse ethnicities found throughout the city with traditional cooking techniques as well as modern twists. At more than 100 years old, the West Side Market is one of the first indoor public markets in the country.
OUTDOORS: Between the Cuyahoga Valley National Park (the nation’s 11th most visited park,) and the Cleveland Metroparks, 56,000 continuous acres of parkland are available. Lake Erie provides some of the best opportunities for outdoor adventure no matter the season.
NIGHTLIFE: Downtown Cleveland is home to multiple entertainment districts including East Fourth Street, Flats East Bank and the Warehouse District in addition to Horseshoe Cleveland, Ohio’s first downtown casino.
A SPORTS TOWN: Cleveland takes its sports seriously. Professional venues like Progressive Field, FirstEnergy Stadium, and Quicken Loans Arena are home to venerable sports franchises like the Indians, Cavaliers, Browns, Gladiators and Lake Erie Monsters.
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ACCOMMODATIONS: In 2016, 17 hotels with 4,000 guestrooms will be available in downtown Cleveland.
GETTING AROUND: Cleveland’s award-winning public transportation system includes heavy and light rail, bus rapid transit, buses and free trolleys. The city ranks as one of the top 20 most walkable large cities in the U.S. according to walkscore.com.
INVESTING IN INFRASTRUCTURE: Nearly $3 billion in visitor-related infrastructure development is underway, including the addition of a pedestrian wayfinding system throughout downtown.
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING: Cleveland is quickly making a name for itself with the addition of new hotels, restaurants, and nightlife. The New York Times, Travel + Leisure, Fodor’s Travel and the Los Angeles Times say we’re a must-visit destination.
Cleveland is located within 500 miles
of 43 percent of the U.S. population.
With three airports and four major
highways feeding into downtown,
getting in and around the city and
region is quick and convenient.
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1984HOST CITY – DALLASDallas Convention Center
FIGURESType of Facility – Convention CenterTotal Number of Seats -18,200 VIP Boxes - 25Guest Seating – 13,720Total Square Footage – 600,000 sq. ft. Main Convention Area – 250,000 sq. ft. Ancillary Space – 300,000 sq. ft. 450,000 sq. ft. parking lot for trailersComplete Access Time - 9 WeeksHotel Rooms Used - 20,000
1992HOST CITY – HOUSTONHouston Astrodome
FIGURESType of Facility – DomeTotal Number of Seats – 60,000VIP Boxes - 66 Guest Seating – 35,000Total Square Footage – 891,000 sq. ft. Main Convention Area – 126,728 sq. ft. Ancillary Space – 1,050,000 sq. ft. Complete Access Time – 5 weeksHotel Rooms Used – 17,000
1988HOST CITY – NEW ORLEANSLouisiana Superdome
FIGURESType of Facility – DomeTotal Number of Seats - 79,000VIP Boxes – 70Guest Seating – 35,000Total Square Footage – 1,000,000 sq. ft. Main Convention Area - 240,000 sq. ft. Ancillary Space – 470,000 sq. ft. Complete Access Time – 48 daysHotel Rooms Used – 17,500
1996HOST CITY – SAN DIEGOSan Diego Convention Center
FIGURESType of Facility – Convention HallTotal Number of Seats – 19,222 (no fixed seating)Guest Seating – 19,222Total Square Footage – 952,500 sq. ft.Main Convention Area – 245,000 sq. ft. Ancillary Space – 866,742 sq. ft. Complete Access Time – 8 weeksHotel Rooms Used – 17,000
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2000HOST CITY – PHILADELPHIAFirst Union Center
FIGURESType of Facility – ArenaTotal Number of Seats – 20,328VIP Boxes – 100 Guest Seating – 18,878Total Square Footage – 900,000 sq. ft.Main Convention Area – 26,000 sq. ft. Ancillary Space – 75,000 sq. ft. tented450,000 sq. ft. parking lot for trailersComplete Access Time – 9 weeksHotel Rooms Used – 20,000
2008HOST CITY – MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAULXcel Energy Center
FIGURESType of Facility – ArenaTotal Number of Seats – 21,375Guest Seating – 18,875Total Square Footage – 902,012 sq. ft. Main Convention Area – 25,000 sq. ft.Ancillary Space – 352,012 sq. ft. Complete Access Time – 10 Weeks
2012HOST CITY – TAMPATampa Bay Times Forum
FIGURESType of Facility – ArenaTotal Number of Seats – 21,500Guest Seating – 19,000Total Square Footage –670,000 sq. ft. Main Convention Area – 25,000 sq. ft.Ancillary Space – 354,000 sq. ft. Complete Access Time – 6 Weeks
2004HOST CITY – NEW YORKMadison Square Garden
FIGURESType of Facility – ArenaTotal Number of Seats - 19,763VIP Boxes - 90Guest Seating - 18,828Total Square Footage - 950,000 sq. ftMain Convention Area – 20,924 sq. ft. Ancillary Space – 400,000 sq. ft. Complete Access Time – 9 WeeksHotel Rooms Used – 17,000
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