William A. Egan Civic & Convention Center
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The William A. Egan Civic & Convention Center, constructed in 1984 is named for Alaska
's first governor William Allen Egan
. The 45000 square feet (4,180.6 m²) Egan Center is located in the heart of downtown Anchorage, Alaska
on 5th Avenue between E street and F street. The building features a unique glass front that runs the entire length of the facility providing the reception area and the giant Ficus retusa
trees inside with plenty of natural light.
61.217865°N 149.8924184°W
Alaska
Alaska is the largest state in the United States by area. It is situated in the northwest extremity of the North American continent, with Canada to the east, the Arctic Ocean to the north, and the Pacific Ocean to the west and south, with Russia further west across the Bering Strait...
's first governor William Allen Egan
William Allen Egan
William Allen Egan was an American Democratic politician. He served as the first Governor of the State of Alaska from January 3, 1959 to 1966, and the fourth Governor from 1970 to 1974...
. The 45000 square feet (4,180.6 m²) Egan Center is located in the heart of downtown Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage is a unified home rule municipality in the southcentral part of the U.S. state of Alaska. It is the northernmost major city in the United States...
on 5th Avenue between E street and F street. The building features a unique glass front that runs the entire length of the facility providing the reception area and the giant Ficus retusa
Ficus retusa
Ficus retusa, or Ficus microcarpa, also known as Cuban-laurel is "a rapidly-growing, rounded, broad-headed, evergreen tree can reach 15 metres or more in height with an equal spread. The glossy, dark green, leathery leaves are densely clothed on large, somewhat weeping branches and are usually...
trees inside with plenty of natural light.
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61.217865°N 149.8924184°W