As part of Milton Hershey’s Depression-era building campaign, a sports arena was constructed to house the local ice hockey team. Originally named the Hershey B’ars (their team colors were maroon and silver just like the candy bars), the team quickly changed its name to less commercial HERSHEY BEARS. They remain a successful American Hockey League franchise, having most recently won the league championship in 1996-97.

Billed as the “largest span concrete monolithic structure in America,” the Hershey Sports Arena was also home to ice-skating revues, basketball from high school to the pros, indoor soccer, wrestling and conventions. For sporting events, the arena can seat 7,200 people.