God Bless the Spectrum (1967 - 2009)

3601 S Broad St

Philadelphia, PA 19148

Construction Cost $ 7 million

Opened September 30, 1967

Closed October 31, 2009

Remember Video

It's in the Name

SPECTRUM

According to Ed Snider and Lou Scheinfeld in the book "Good Bless the Spectrum", the letters stand for:

The End of a Legend

Philadelphia (11/23/2010)

The (wrecking) ball has dropped on the Spectrum at 3601 S. Broad Street.  After 43 years as a Philly Icon, it is time to say good buy to "Americas Showplace."  It was a tough day for all, but probably the hardest for Ed Snider.  Pictured here at the final show, he could not stay to watch the ball drop. 

First Recorded Concert 06/21/79 (View)

When you start the DVD of Yes Shows, here is what you learn about the Spectrum.  "We are at the Spectrum in Philadelphia - home of the Flyers, the Seventy Sixers, and a lot of Rock & Roll.  In fact, during the course of one year, more people gather here to hear more rock & roll than any other one place on earth.  But, despite these impressive figures, there has never been a rock concert filmed or video taped within its walls until June 21, 1979.  The group, that played that evening, was only one of three acts to ever sell-out the spectrum on three consecutive evenings.  Tonight you will experience that special event as we present an Evening with Yes."

The Voice(s) of the Flyers

Spectrum (1967–1994)

CoreStates Spectrum (1994–1998)

First Union Spectrum (1998–2003)

Wachovia Spectrum (2003–2009)

Home Philadelphia Teams:

Flyers (NHL; 1967–1996)

76ers (NBA; 1967–1996)

Wings (NLL I (Franchise 1974–75)

Wings (NLL II (Franchise 1987–1996)

Phantoms (AHL; 1996–2009)

KiXX (NPSL/MISL II/NISL; 1996–2009)

Soul (AFL; 2004–2008; selected games)

Freedoms (WTT; 1974)

Bulldogs (RHI; 1994–1996)

Fever (MISL I; 1978–1981)

It was Ed's vision to develop a sports complex and Philadelphia is the only place in America to have one of this magnitude. The Flyers, Sixers, Eagles, and Phillies all play within a half mile of each other.

Philly Live!

Make way for a new $100 million  entertainment center.  

Gene Hart was the voice of the Flyers for more than a quarter of a century. We will always remember his call at the end of game 6 on May 19, 1974 - "The Flyers win the Stanley Cup! The Flyers win the Stanley Cup!"  Today, Lauren Hart sings the National Anthem & God Bless America.