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The history of the The Washington Coliseum

WUSA9 Reporter Scott Rensberger remembers the great times at the Washington Coliseum before it became an REI store. 

<p>Dilapidated sections of seating are seen at the Washington Coliseum which now serves as parking lot on Jan 15, 2014 in DC. (Photo credit should read BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images)</p>

WUSA9 Reporter Scott Rensberger remembers the great times at the Washington Coliseum before it became an REI store.

Just a decade ago there was talk about demolishing the old Uline Arena also known as the Washington Coliseum, but thanks to a huge development project the historic structure was saved.

The new REI store opened on Saturday.

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