When the Towson Center opened in October 1976, it was an exceptional multi-purpose facility that gave "Towson State University" a much higher profile in the Baltimore area.

It was an athletic arena, a physical education classroom, a large lecture hall and a concert venue. The building included racquetball courts, classrooms, locker rooms, a weight room, a training room and office space.

But the Towson Center has welcomed more than sports fans into the arena. The site has hosted music acts, comedians, lecturers and even trained horses.

Check out the infographic below for highlights and images over the past 36 years of the Towson Center.