On October 4th, 1991, workers completed construction on the Delta
Center, the new, multi-million-dollar arena that would be the home of the
Utah Jazz and a significant community landmark. Over the next few days,
fans, community leaders, and LHM Group employees visited the arena as
part of several open house events. All in all, over 150,000 people visited
the arena at one point or another during that week.
The project was a unique one, incorporating many structural elements, like
special trusses that had, before that point, never been used in any arena
in America. These innovative techniques allowed for the arena to be built
in record time, while still establishing an important reputation for quality.
In fact, at the time of the open house, many NBA officials considered the
Delta Center the best arena in basketball.
VIVINT SMART
HOME ARENA
THROUGH THE YEARS
May 22, 1990
Ground Breaking
October 9, 1991
Delta Center
Dedication Ceremony
With the new renovations, the Arena team and the Miller family are
confident that this will be the case again and on an ongoing basis. While
some elements of the renovations are happening now (like the new court
that has been a highlight of the season), the bulk of the work will begin after
the 2016-2017 season is over. Progress will continue throughout the summer
and into the fall, finally finishing before the 2017-2018 season starts.
It’s a big step for the Larry H. Miller Group of Companies, the Utah Jazz,
and fans and supporters of the team. It’s also a symbol of the Miller family’s
commitment to keeping the team in Utah as well as their desire to be of
service wherever the company takes root. When Larry and Gail decided
to build a major sports arena, they devoted all of their time and energy
to making it an exceptional project. They did the best they could and
established a lasting legacy of stewardship. Twenty-five years later, those
lessons remain relevant for all of the Larry H. Miller Group of Companies.
October 24, 1991
Rock band Oingo Boingo
headlines the first concert
at the Delta Center
February 21, 1993
The Delta Center hosts
the NBA All-Star Game
February 2002
The Arena hosts events for the
2002 Olympic Winter Games
March 30, 2005
A John Stockton statue is
unveiled ouside the Arena
March 23, 2006
A Karl Malone statue is
unveiled ouside the Arena
September 30, 2006
The Delta Center