Bradley Center [ 2024 ]

This blog post looks back at the history, impact, and legacy of this iconic arena, which served as the cornerstone of Milwaukee’s entertainment scene before the arrival of the Fiserv Forum. 1. A Gift to the City (1988)

The Bradley Center was not built on city taxes, but rather through a generous $90 million donation by Jane Bradley Pettit in honor of her father, Harry Lynde Bradley. October 1, 1988. bradley center

Remembering the Bradley Center : A Look Back at Milwaukee’s Former Sports Icon This blog post looks back at the history,

The Bradley Center was more than just concrete and steel; it was the place where a generation of Wisconsinites went to experience "firsts"—first concert, first NBA game, first playoff series. October 1, 1988

Then-deputy NBA commissioner Adam Silver toured the arena and noted it was too small and lacked necessary amenities.