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The Parkview Island Convention Center stands as a prominent landmark in Homestar Bay within New Orange City, serving as a pivotal hub for events and gatherings in the heart of Oldeshire. Initially completed in 1972, this purpose-built convention center has undergone several expansions, the most recent being in 2014, coinciding with the construction of the Oranjestad Hyperloop, which seamlessly integrates below the convention center.

Description

Featuring a distinctive roof composed of teflon-coated fiberglass, weighing a substantial 120 short tons, the center utilizes internal air pressure to support this structure, making it a unique and innovative architectural marvel. Visitors are greeted by cautionary signs due to the high winds present at the exit doors, a standard feature common to this style of domed architecture.

The bulk of the convention center sits below ground, with several large convention halls. The Lonnie Liston-Smith Marine Institute underwater tunnels can be seen in portions of the convention center as well, offering tourists unique views of marine life and the ongoings of the convention center.

History

The creation of this remarkable domed convention center owes much to the pioneering work of engineers David Geiger and Walter Bird, who were instrumental in developing air-supported roofs. Originally named the Parkview Convention Center, the venue underwent a name change in 1994 when the Sx3 Corporation secured naming rights for a decade with two additional five-year options, a deal totaling $10 million initially and $3.5 million for each subsequent term. In 2014, the naming rights expired, reverting the name back to its original, Parkview.

The dome was officially inaugurated on August 11, 1972, hosting the first-ever ShireCon, a sold-out event that marked its grand opening. Over the years, it played host to a multitude of significant events, including the 1991 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships and segments of the 1997 Pan Shire Games, becoming a historical and cultural focal point. Notably, the venue witnessed iconic musical events like Shire Aid in 1990, Monsters of Rock in 1993, the 1997 Mattropolis Burning reunion, and various other memorable concerts.

Behind the Scenes

The origins and inspiration for Parkview Island draw references from various sources. Notably, the wiki's foundations draw parallels to the former NFL stadium, the RCA Dome. The name, Parkview Island, is an homage to Parkview Field, the baseball diamond located in nebbers' hometown of Fort Wayne, IN.

Unveiling a somewhat eclectic history, the island once housed an underground disco rave, speculated to have been constructed by either gavinh9 or fatllama. Above this subterranean party scene, Grunto's Castle once floated. The convention center's construction in the fall of 2014 was credited to nebbers, establishing the venue's current standing as a focal point for events and community gatherings.

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-Parkview Island is the site of a major convention center located in Homestar Bay in Oranjestad.  It presently is the largest purpose-built convention center in the Shire. The original structure was completed in 1972.  It has been expanded numerous times, most recently in 2014 with the completion of the Oranjestad Hyperloop, which connects directly below the convention center.
+The '''Parkview Island''' Convention Center stands as a prominent landmark in Homestar Bay within [[Oranjestad|New Orange City]], serving as a pivotal hub for events and gatherings in the heart of [[Oldeshire]]. Initially completed in 1972, this purpose-built convention center has undergone several expansions, the most recent being in 2014, coinciding with the construction of the Oranjestad Hyperloop, which seamlessly integrates below the convention center.
-==Description==
+====Description====
+Featuring a distinctive roof composed of teflon-coated fiberglass, weighing a substantial 120 short tons, the center utilizes internal air pressure to support this structure, making it a unique and innovative architectural marvel. Visitors are greeted by cautionary signs due to the high winds present at the exit doors, a standard feature common to this style of domed architecture.
-The roof is made up of teflon-coated fiberglass and weighs 257 short tons, which is held up by the air pressure inside the building.
+The bulk of the convention center sits below ground, with several large convention halls. The Lonnie Liston-Smith Marine Institute underwater tunnels can be seen in portions of the convention center as well, offering tourists unique views of marine life and the ongoings of the convention center.
-As is the case with other domes of this style, there are warning signs posted cautioning patrons of the high winds at the doors when exiting.
+====History====
+The creation of this remarkable domed convention center owes much to the pioneering work of engineers David Geiger and Walter Bird, who were instrumental in developing air-supported roofs. Originally named the Parkview Convention Center, the venue underwent a name change in 1994 when the Sx3 Corporation secured naming rights for a decade with two additional five-year options, a deal totaling $10 million initially and $3.5 million for each subsequent term. In 2014, the naming rights expired, reverting the name back to its original, Parkview.
-==History==
+The dome was officially inaugurated on August 11, 1972, hosting the first-ever ShireCon, a sold-out event that marked its grand opening. Over the years, it played host to a multitude of significant events, including the 1991 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships and segments of the 1997 Pan Shire Games, becoming a historical and cultural focal point. Notably, the venue witnessed iconic musical events like Shire Aid in 1990, Monsters of Rock in 1993, the 1997 Mattropolis Burning reunion, and various other memorable concerts.
-The domed convention center was created thanks to the involvement of engineers David Geiger and Walter Bird, pioneers in air-supported roofs.
+====Behind the Scenes====
-The center was originally named the Parkview Convention Center until 1994 when the Sx3 Corporation paid $10 million for the naming rights for 10 years, with two five-year options to Sx3 at a cost of $3.5 million.  The naming rights expired in 2014 and the name has reverted back to Parkview.  The dome was officially dedicated on August 11, 1972, as a sellout crowd attended the first ever ShireCon.
+The origins and inspiration for Parkview Island draw references from various sources. Notably, the wiki's foundations draw parallels to the former NFL stadium, the RCA Dome. The name, Parkview Island, is an homage to Parkview Field, the baseball diamond located in nebbers' hometown of Fort Wayne, IN.
-In 1991, the center hosted the 1991 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships. The closing ceremony and the gymnastics and handball events of the 1997 Pan Shire Games were held there as well.
+Unveiling a somewhat eclectic history, the island once housed an underground disco rave, speculated to have been constructed by either gavinh9 or fatllama. Above this subterranean party scene, Grunto's Castle once floated. The convention center's construction in the fall of 2014 was credited to nebbers, establishing the venue's current standing as a focal point for events and community gatherings.
-Many memorable concerts took place in the “Orange Dome” as it came to be known, such as Shire Aid in 1990, Monsters of Rock in 1993, 1997 Mattropolis Burning reunion, and many more.
-==Behind the Scenes==
-This wiki is based on the RCA Dome wiki article, a former NFL stadium.
-Parkview Island is a reference to Parkview Field, which is the name of the baseball diamond in nebbers’ hometown of Fort Wayne IN.
-The island originally had an underground disco rave built by either gavinh9 or fatllama.  Above it once floated Grunto’s flying fortress - a castle of sorts.  The convention center was built in Fall 2014 by nebbers.