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DeVos Place Convention Center, erected in 2003 on the Grand River in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a multi-purpose convention center. It is named for Richard DeVos, who donated $20 million towards its construction. It features over 1 million square feet of space on a 13-acre site, including a 160,000 square-foot full service Exhibit Hall.

Grand Center


The south side of the building was originally called the Grand Center. It features the DeVos Performance Hall and Civic Auditorium, which are still in use although they were renovated when DeVos Place was built.

Civic Auditorium


The Civic Auditorium facade remains from the original structure, which faces the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel.

Grand River Promenade


The Grand River Promenade, the official name for the skyway, goes between the DeVos Place Convention Center and the Van Andel Arena.

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Grand Rapids, Michigan | Convention centers in the United States

 

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