Stride Bank Center

Stride Bank Center
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Former namesEnid Renaissance Event Center (planning/construction)
Enid Event Center (2013–16)
Central National Bank Center (2016–19)
Address301 S Independence St
Enid, OK 73701-5626
OwnerCity of Enid
OperatorSpectra by Comcast
Capacity3,887
Construction
Broke groundMay 20, 2011 (2011-05-20)
OpenedJune 15, 2013 (2013-06-15)
Construction cost$18.6 million
($25.3 million in 2023 dollars[1])
Architect
  • Convergence Design
  • Architects in Partnership
Project managerCarter & Associates
Structural engineerHenderson Engineers
General contractorKey Construction
Main contractorsMcNatt Construction
Tenants
Enid Plainsmen (2013–present)
Enid Pacers (2013–present)
Oklahoma Flying Aces (CIF) (2019)
Enid Outlaws (TBL) (2021–present)
Website
Venue Website

The Stride Bank Center is an arena in downtown Enid, Oklahoma.

History

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Construction on the Stride Bank Center began in May 2011.[2] The building was designed by Convergence Design[3] and constructed by Key Construction[4] as part of the Enid Renaissance project, a $24 million project which included the renovation of Convention Hall and the addition of 1,100 additional parking spaces in the downtown area.[5] The former Geronimo Motor Company building was torn down for parking accommodations.[5] It opened on June 15, 2013 with the Greater Enid Chamber of Commerce Business Expo.[6] Stride Bank Center was previously named the Enid Event Center & Convention Hall (June 15, 2013—June 13, 2016),[7] and Central National Bank Center (June 14, 2016—March 21, 2019).[8] It was renamed the Stride Bank Center on March 22, 2019.[9]

Mark Price Arena
Convention Hall
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LocationEnid, Oklahoma, United States
OwnerCity of Enid, Oklahoma
Capacity2,500
Closed2009
Tenants
Oklahoma Storm (USBL)

Convention Hall

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In 1919, Milton C. Garber, then mayor of Enid, and his commissioner aides, G. W. Pancoast and Jason W. Butts, proposed a bond issue for the construction of a building to memorialize the efforts of Garfield County soldiers in World War I.[10] Sealed bids were accepted until September 1, 1919 on bonds of $250,000 for the construction of the convention hall.[11][12] The building was constructed at a cost of $500,000 with an original capacity of 5,000.[10] It was designed by the architectural firm Layton, Smith and Forsyth and constructed by Bass and Frankenfield Builders. It served as a meeting place for the Enid Chamber of Commerce.[10] The hall served as a venue for stage productions including plays such as Hitchy-Koo and Al G. Field minstrel shows[10] and for musicians such as John Philip Sousa, Ernestine Schumann-Heink, Bob Wills, and Fred Waring.[13] President George Bush spoke at the venue while campaigning in 1992.

The original hall was four stories tall, and had two balconies: the first of which holds 995 people and the second 667 people. The floor measures at 109 feet (33 m) long by 67 feet (20 m) wide, and can hold 600 people. The ceiling is 40 feet (12 m) high, and the stage measures at 37 feet (11 m) wide and nearly 30 feet (9.1 m) long.[14]

Mark Price Arena

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The Mark Price Arena was a 2,500-seat multi-purpose arena in Enid, Oklahoma located in Convention Hall, named in 1993 after basketball player Mark Price who played for Georgia Tech and the Cleveland Cavaliers. In addition to hosting concerts and high school sports, the arena was home to the Oklahoma Storm, a basketball team in the USBL. The Skeltur Conference Tournament was held at the arena from 1964 to 2012.[15]

Renovations

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In May 2011, city officials attended a groundbreaking to begin the Enid Renaissance Project which would renovate Convention Hall.[16] W. L. McNatt and Company, of Oklahoma City was awarded a $7,082,000 renovation contract to update the building. The project added a 11,000 sq ft ballroom, a 3,000 sq ft ballroom and 5,500 sq ft of meeting areas.[17] The renovated location is the home of the Stride Bank Center, previously named the Enid Event Center and Central National Bank Center.[5][18][19] Convention Hall underwent renovations and reopened on November 18, 2012 as part of Veteran's Day festivities.[20][21]

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  • Convention Hall during the construction of the Stride Bank Center
    Convention Hall during the construction of the Stride Bank Center
  • Cornerstone of Convention Hall
    Cornerstone reads "Dedicated to the memory of those who offered their services in the defense of this country."
  • Cornerstone of Convention Hall
    Cornerstone of Convention Hall includes then mayor M.C. Garber's name, and the architectural firm Layton, Smith and Forsyth who designed the building.
  • Outdoor view of Convention Hall, home of the Mark Price Arena.
    Outdoor view of Convention Hall, home of the Mark Price Arena.

Notable performers

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References

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  1. ^ 1634–1699: McCusker, J. J. (1997). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States: Addenda et Corrigenda (PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1700–1799: McCusker, J. J. (1992). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States (PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1800–present: Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. "Consumer Price Index (estimate) 1800–". Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  2. ^ Malan, Joe, "Groundbreaking City of Enid's Renaissance Project under way", Enid News & Eagle, May 20, 2011
  3. ^ Barron, Robert, 'Enid Renaissance design firm meets the public at charrette", Enid News & Eagle, February 2, 2011
  4. ^ Barron, Robert, "Renaissance Project contracts meeting turns testy", Enid News & Eagle, October 11, 2011
  5. ^ a b c Barron, Robert, "Buildings being demolished for parking", Enid News & Eagle, September 2, 2012
  6. ^ Mills, Chellie (June 12, 2013). "Enid events center opens despite controversy". KFOR-TV. Tribune Broadcasting. Retrieved May 27, 2018.
  7. ^ Barron, Robert, "Buildings being demolished for parking", Enid News & Eagle, September 2, 2012
  8. ^ Vculek, Bonnie (June 15, 2016). "Facility becomes Central National Bank Center". Enid News & Eagle. CNHI. Retrieved May 27, 2018.
  9. ^ Miller, Ryan (March 17, 2019). "IN FULL STRIDE CNB Center looking at change of name, the next five years". Enid News & Eagle. Retrieved March 25, 2019.
  10. ^ a b c d McKiddy, J.H., "ENID One of Oklahoma's Fairest and Most Progressive Cities", The Frisco Employes Magazine, September 1924
  11. ^ Municipal Journal & Public Works, Volume 47, No 8., page 28
  12. ^ Industrial employment survey bulletin, Volumes 1-2, United States Employment Service, page 20
  13. ^ Lightsey, Eva, "A vision for MARK PRICE ARENA", Enid on the Move, June 2009.
  14. ^ Mark Price Arena
  15. ^ Skeltur adjusts to new site The Enid News and Eagle, Enid, Oklahoma
  16. ^ Malan, Joe, "Groundbreaking: City of Enid's Renaissance Project under way", Enid News & Eagle, May 20, 2011
  17. ^ Barron, Robert, "Renaissance Project contracts' meeting turns testy", Enid News & Eagle, October 11, 2011
  18. ^ Vculek, Bonnie (June 15, 2016). "Facility becomes Central National Bank Center". Enid News & Eagle. CNHI. Retrieved May 27, 2018.
  19. ^ Miller, Ryan (March 17, 2019). "IN FULL STRIDE CNB Center looking at change of name, the next five years". Enid News & Eagle. Retrieved March 25, 2019.
  20. ^ Barron, Robert, "Convention Hall to open again Nov 18 at open house", Enid News & Eagle, October 4, 2012
  21. ^ "Archived copy". www.enideventcenter.com. Archived from the original on 22 January 2013. Retrieved 2 February 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  22. ^ a b c d "ENID EVENT CENTER & CONVENTION HALL TO BE RENAMED CENTRAL NATIONAL BANK CENTER" (PDF) (Press release). Enid, Oklahoma: Spectra by Comcast Spectacor. June 2016. Retrieved May 27, 2018.
  23. ^ Tucker, Curtis (November 2, 2013). "JUSTIN MOORE CONCERT". Enid Buzz. BuzzHead Media LLC. Retrieved May 27, 2018.
  24. ^ Robinson, Mandy (May 7, 2015). "Martina McBride coming to Enid Event Center". AXS. Anschutz Entertainment Group. Retrieved May 27, 2018.
  25. ^ "Night Ranger coming to Stride Bank Center Oct. 15; tickets on sale Friday". 29 August 2022.
  26. ^ McIver, Sharla (August 4, 2014). "Reba Mcentire Concert". The Oklahoman. Retrieved May 27, 2018.

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