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in dollars) | architect = STV Architects Inc. PBK Architects Inc. | project_manager = Turner Construction | general_contractor= Schlegel Builders Inc. | former_names = Sovereign Center (2001–2013) | tenants = Reading Royals (ECHL) (2001–present) Pennsylvania Roar (MISL) (2013-2014) Reading Rockets (PLL) (2012) Reading Express (IFL) (2006–2012) New York Majesty (LFL) (2009–2010) Reading Railers (PBL) (2008) ASI Panthers (AIF) (2015) | seating_capacity = 6,000-9,000 (concerts) 8,000 (basketball) 7,160 (ice hockey) }} The Santander Arena (formerly known as the Sovereign Center) is a 7,160-seat multi-purpose arena, in Reading, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2001. The arena sits on the former site of the Astor Theatre; one of several grand movie and theater palaces built in Reading in the early 20th century. Closed in 1975, the theater sat vacant for over two decades. In 1998, the Astor was demolished to make room for the Santander Arena. Early in construction, steps were taken to retain mementos of the Astor, including its ornate Art Deco chandelier and gates. These are on display and in use inside the arena corridors, allowing insight into the ambiance of the former movie house. The Santander Arena is owned by the Berks County Convention Center Authority and managed by SMG. In 2000, the Rajah Shrine Theater was purchased, and after a thorough restoration and updating of the facilities was renamed the Sovereign Performing Arts Center. The Reading Eagle Theater is part of the complex. On October 13, 2013, the building's name was changed from Sovereign Center to Santander Arena. The arena is home to the Reading Royals ice hockey team in the ECHL and the Reading Rockets indoor lacrosse team in the Professional Lacrosse League. It was formerly home to the Reading Railers basketball team, the New York Majesty Lingerie Football League team, and the Reading Express indoor football team. The arena has hosted Jehovah's Witnesses District Conventions from 2005-2013 and will host the renamed Regional Conventions of Jehovah's Witnesses beginning in 2015. ==Features== The arena contains 701 club seats and 20 luxury suites. The arena offers 25,200 square feet of banquet space on the arena floor. With seating for up to 1,200 guests, the Santander Arena can accommodate large functions as well as smaller ones using the Reading Eagle Theater at the Santander Arena setup. The arena also offers a multipurpose room which measures 4,575 square feet and accommodate functions for up to 200 guests.〔(Sovereign Center - Facility Information )〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Santander Arena」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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