5 Facts About TD Garden

1. On July 26 to 29, 2004, the TD Garden was the host of the 2004 Democratic National Convention, in which then Senator of Massachusetts John Kerry was nominated as the Democratic candidate for the 2004 Presidential Election.

2. The Boston TD Garden was approaching 50 years old at the time and new owners, The Jacobs family, were looking to build a 17,000-seat arena in suburban Boston after negotiations fell through with the City of Boston.

3. Just as the Boston Garden was, the TD Garden is built on top of Boston's North Station, a major transportation hub.

4. On July 26 to July 29, 2004, the TD Garden was the host of the 2004 Democratic National Convention, in which then Senator of Massachusetts John Kerry was nominated as the Democratic candidate for the 2004 Presidential Election.

5. The Boston TD Garden was approaching 50 years old at the time and new owners, The Jacobs family, were looking to build a 17,000 seat arena in suburban Boston after negotiations fell through with the City of Boston.