MVP Arena Turns 35
- The official groundbreaking in 1987 (1)
- The official groundbreaking in 1987
- A 1988 view through the construction fence with the Corning Tower overlooking
- Construction of the outer shell in 1988
- Construction in 1988
- Construction in 1989
- Finishing touches before the show
- The original atrium
- The arena's first patrons
- The Original
- The crowd waiting for Ol' Blue Eyes
- Frank Sinatra on stage opening night
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