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The Spectrum is thought of as a place for concerts and megashows, but the inaugural 12 months hosted a mixed bag of events.

A hotel will take the Spectrum’s place as details of the retail/dining/entertainment district to come are slowly unveiled.

Crowds of every age packed the Spectrum for decades to see children’s entertainment, Halloween spectaculars and the Greatest Show on Earth.

Being employed at the Spectrum was sometimes more of an adventure than a job.

What went on in the seats was almost as interesting as the onstage and on-court action.

Readers heard the call to send in their memories of the Spectrum, proving once again, the arena knew no one type of tie for its loyal fans.

October kindles thoughts of foamy ales in ice-cold steins and pork and sauerkraut. Break away from the expected and make the chops — along with a smattering of sausages and bits of bacon — into som

The Flyers may be across the way at the Wachovia Center, but playing at the Spectrum against the Hurricanes last month was their fitting tribute to the fabled arena.