Grand Wayne Convention Center
{{Short description|Convention center in Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S.}}
{{Infobox convention center
| name = Grand Wayne Convention Center
| logo = Grand_Wayne_Convention_Center_Logo.png
| image = Grand Wayne Center from Jefferson Boulevard.jpg
| image_size = 250px
| image_caption = Façade of the Grand Wayne Center, looking east from West Jefferson Blvd.
| address = 120 West Jefferson Boulevard
| location = Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States
| coordinates = {{coord|41|4|35|N|85|8|25|W|region:US_type:landmark|display=it}}
| owner = Fort Wayne–Allen County Convention and Tourism Authority
| built = 1983–1985
| opened = January 1985
| renovated = 2003–2005
| expanded = 2003–2005
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| total_space = {{convert|225000|sqft|m2}}
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| website = {{URL|http://www.grandwayne.com}}
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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 2003–2005, the Grand Wayne now encompasses {{convert|225000|sqft|m2}}.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
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Located on the first floor, the central convention hall of the Grand Wayne consists of {{convert|50000|sqft|m2}} in addition to the Anthony Wayne Ballroom, which consists of {{convert|10000|sqft|m2}}.[http://www.grandwayne.com/ Grand Wayne Center - Floorplans and Specs]. Retrieved on 2008-06-09. Together, both the Harrison and Jefferson Meeting Rooms encompass nearly {{convert|10000|sqft|m2}}. On the second floor, the Calhoun Ballroom covers {{convert|6000|sqft|m2}} alongside The Gallery, which covers {{convert|1680|sqft|m2}}. 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.[http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/FWAFHHF-Hilton-Fort-Wayne-at-the-Grand-Wayne-Convention-Center-Indiana/index.do;jsessionid=564F3556E78376DF0534B3263BBE4B89.etc44?brand_id=HI&brand_directory=/en/hi/&xch=209925301,AIYHOGC51HBAICSGBJN2VCQ 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.