Hartford Civic Center Collection

Collection

Identifier: MS-HCC

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The collection contains the "Sights and Sounds" publication advertising upcoming events at the Civic Center. It also contains brochures, a concert program for Italian tenor Luciano Pavarotti, and special issues of local newspapers documenting the arena's opening and 1978 roof collapse.

Dates

1975 - 1998

Creator

Hartford Civic Center (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

The records are stored in a restricted area and therefore may not be available on a same-day basis.

Conditions Governing Use

See Hartford History Center's Collection Use policy. Permission to publish from the collection must be obtained in writing from curator of the Hartford History Center, and a copy of the published work may be requested by the Hartford History Center. The Hartford History Center reserves the right to refuse permission to publish, etc. to those who have not complied with its policies. Use of the collections will normally not be permitted for the purpose of promotion of commercial products and services or political campaigns. Hartford History Center at Hartford Public Library reserves the right to limit the number of photographic prints/captures and to restrict the use or reproduction of rare, fragile, or valuable objects.

Biographical / Historical

The Hartford Civic Center, now the PeoplesBank Arena, is a multi-use arena in downtown Hartford that opened in 1975. It hosts sports events, including hockey, basketball, and figure skating, and musical performances from local and international groups and performers. From 1975-1978 and 1980-1997, it was the home of the New England/Hartford Whalers (WHA/NHL), and from 1997-present it has been the home of the Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL). In January 1978, the roof of the Civic Center collapsed following heavy snowfall, and the arena reopened in 1980 after repairs and renovations. The arena's name was changed to the XL Center in 2007 and the PeoplesBank Arena in 2025.

Extent

.75 Linear Feet (1 small pamphlet box, 1 large pamphlet box, 1 half legal box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

A collection of programs and ephemera, particularly editions of the "Sights and Sounds" publication, relating to events at the Hartford Civic Center, now PeoplesBank Arena.

Arrangement

The collection is arranged into two series. Series 1: Sights and Sounds is arranged in chronological order. Series 2: Other Materials is arranged in the order received.