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Coliseum at a crossroads

  • The coliseum was built in 1939, and during its prime attracted major shows and events, ranging from concerts by the Beatles to Perry Como. - Photo by: Perry Reichanadter

    The coliseum was built in 1939, and during its prime attracted major shows and events, ranging from concerts by the Beatles to Perry Como.

  • On Oct. 31, 1963, during a ''Holiday on Ice'' show, a propane leak at a concession stand caused an explosion that killed 74 people. - Photo by: Perry Reichanadter

    On Oct. 31, 1963, during a ''Holiday on Ice'' show, a propane leak at a concession stand caused an explosion that killed 74 people.

  • The 8,200-seat facility's problems include flooring damage, failing ice-production equipment, a maxed-out electrical system and a poor sound system. - Photo by: Perry Reichanadter

    The 8,200-seat facility's problems include flooring damage, failing ice-production equipment, a maxed-out electrical system and a poor sound system.

  • A proposed renovation could include enclosing an adjacent 14,000-square-foot, roofed open-air arena, adding the capability for a second ice rink there. - Photo by: Perry Reichanadter

    A proposed renovation could include enclosing an adjacent 14,000-square-foot, roofed open-air arena, adding the capability for a second ice rink there.

  • The coliseum offers public skating seven months a year and houses a skate shop. - Photo by: Perry Reichanadter

    The coliseum offers public skating seven months a year and houses a skate shop.

  • The structure adopted the Pepsi moniker in 1991 to reflect the title sponsorship. - Perry Reichanadter

    The structure adopted the Pepsi moniker in 1991 to reflect the title sponsorship.

  • Proposed renovations would not affect 2012 Super Bowl events planned for the coliseum and fairgrounds. - Photo by: Perry Reichanadter

    Proposed renovations would not affect 2012 Super Bowl events planned for the coliseum and fairgrounds.

  • ''This structure is an iconic Indiana treasure, and I think people here have a great affinity for it,'' said Cindy Hoye, a fairgrounds official. - Photo by: Perry Reichanadter

    ''This structure is an iconic Indiana treasure, and I think people here have a great affinity for it,'' said Cindy Hoye, a fairgrounds official.