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O'Neill Center

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The William O'Neill Athletic and Convocation Center (O'Neill Center) is an 80,000-square-foot (7,400 m2) multi-purpose athletic complex, at Western Connecticut State University, in Danbury, Connecticut. Named after William O'Neill, the O'Neill Center was completed in 1995 and has since been home to WestConn's basketball and volleyball teams. The 4,500-seat arena can also be used for concerts, shows, and other public events. Bob Dylan kicked off his Paradise Lost Tour at the arena on December 7, 1995.

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O'Neill Center
University Boulevard, Danbury

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06811 Danbury
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