The Richmond Coliseum could finally come down after receiving an unexpected $15 million from the state budget. City officials say demolishing the 55-year-old arena is a vital step in redevelopment plans for downtown Richmond. The Coliseum hosted all flavors of events in its five-decade life, from concerts to sports competitions and gubernatorial inaugurations. VPM News’s Dean Mirshahi recaps some notable moments in the Coliseum's history and what city officials plan to do once the arena is no more.
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