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Mary Reed Building (Denver, Colo.)

 Organization

Biography

University of Denver. 2199 S. University Blvd. Denver, Colorado 80208. Date built: 1931. Gross square feet: 77,293. Use Mary Reed Library 1931-1971. Use Mary Reed Building 1972-. Built in 1931 as the library for the University of Denver.

Biography

Groundbreaking for Mary Reed Building on September 5th, 1931.

Sources

University of Denver. Special Collections and Archives. Card Catalog. Buildings- Mary Reed Library.

Biography

Cornerstone for Mary Reed Building on February 11, 1932.

Sources

University of Denver. Special Collections and Archives. University of Denver Buildings Collection. Contents list of Cornerstone. [U123.01.0005.0002]

Biography

Dedication of Mary Reed Building on October 26-28, 1932.

Sources

University of Denver. Special Collections and Archives. University of Denver Buildings Collection. Contents list of Cornerstone. [U123.01.0005.0002]; University of Denver. Special Collections and Archives. University of Denver Buildings Collection. Dedication program. [U123.01.0005.0005].

Found in 58 Collections and/or Records:

University of Denver Campus, between 1980-1999

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Identifier: U201.01.0029.0022.00016
Abstract Bird's-eye view of the University Park Campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado. The view is taken from slightly to the southeast and extends south to Iliff Avenue, north to I-25, east to University Boulevard, and west to High Street, including Cherrington Hall, the Iliff School of Theology, University Hall, Mary Reed Building, Margery Reed Hall, Buchtel Chapel, Penrose Library, Science Hall, Driscoll Student Center, Sturm Hall, University of Denver Stadium, Field House Arena,...
Dates: between 1980-1999

University of Denver Campus, between 1980-1999

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Identifier: U201.01.0029.0022.00036
Abstract

View of an outdoor sculpture on the campus of the University of Denver with Mary Reed Building in the background.

Dates: between 1980-1999

University of Denver Campus, 1940

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Identifier: U300.01.0002.00215
Abstract

Aerial view of the University of Denver University Park campus in the early 1940s. In foreground, left to right: University Hall; Iliff School of Theology, and the Mary Reed Building (then the Mary Reed Library). In middle, left to right: the Alumni Gymnasium, Margery Reed Hall, Buchtel Memorial Chapel, and Science Hall. In background: DU Hilltop Stadium, before the construction of the Field House Arena.

Dates: 1940

University of Denver Carnegie Hall and Mary Reed Building, 1966

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Identifier: U201.01.0033.0005.00011
Abstract

Exterior view of University of Denver's Carnegie Hall, Mary Reed Building and Tramway car in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1966

University of Denver Cherrington Hall - Groundbreaking, 1966

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Identifier: U201.01.0017.0011.00002
Abstract Black and white print of the groundbreaking ceremony for the University of Denver’s Ben M. Cherrington Hall in Denver, CO. Ben Cherrington, left, shakes hands at the podium with Chancellor Chester M. Alter, right, during the ceremony, with Mary Reed Building in the background. Cherrington Hall was built in 1966 to house the Graduate School of International Studies (GSIS) and is an example of International Style architecture. Local Denver architect Edwin A. Francis was selected for the...
Dates: 1966

University of Denver Cherrington Hall - Groundbreaking, 1966

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Identifier: U201.01.0017.0011.00003
Abstract Black and white print of the groundbreaking ceremony for Ben M. Cherrington Hall on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, CO. Ben M. Cherrington, center, sits on the stage with Joseph Korbel, applauding, at left, as Chancellor Chester M. Alter, right, speaks from the podium during the ceremony, with Mary Reed Building in the background. Cherrington Hall was built in 1966 to house the Graduate School of International Studies (GSIS) and is an example of International Style...
Dates: 1966

University of Denver Cherrington Hall - Groundbreaking, 1966

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Identifier: U201.01.0017.0011.00004
Abstract The groundbreaking ceremony for the University of Denver’s Ben M. Cherrington Hall in Denver, CO. Josef Korbel speaks at the podium with a group of unidentified men sitting behind him, with Mary Reed Building in the background. Cherrington Hall was built in 1966 to house the Graduate School of International Studies (GSIS) and is an example of International Style architecture. Local Denver architect Edwin A. Francis was selected for the design of the building, which was built by the...
Dates: 1966

University of Denver Cherrington Hall - Groundbreaking, 1966

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Identifier: U201.01.0017.0011.00005
Abstract Black and white print of the groundbreaking ceremony for Ben M. Cherrington Hall on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado. An unidentified man speaks at the podium while Ben Cherrington, center, and Josef Korbel, left sit on stage behind him, with Mary Reed Building in the background. Cherrington Hall was built in 1966 to house the Graduate School of International Studies (GSIS) and is an example of International Style architecture. Local Denver architect Edwin A....
Dates: 1966

University of Denver Cherrington Hall - Slides, 1976

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Identifier: U201.01.0017.0009.00035
Abstract Exterior view, from the west, of Ben M. Cherrington Hall on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, CO, with Mary Reed Building in the background. Cherrington Hall was built in 1966 to house the Graduate School of International Studies (GSIS) and is an example of International Style architecture. Local Denver architect Edwin A. Francis was selected for the design of the building, which was built by the Pinkard Construction Company. Perkins and Will Architects took over the...
Dates: 1976

University of Denver Cherrington Hall - Slides, 1971

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Identifier: U201.01.0017.0009.00049
Abstract Exterior view, from the south, of Ben M. Cherrington Hall on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado, with Iliff Avenue in the foreground and Mary Reed Building and the Iliff School of Theology in the background. Cherrington Hall was built in 1966 to house the Graduate School of International Studies (GSIS) and is an example of International Style architecture. Local Denver architect Edwin A. Francis was selected for the design of the building, which was built by the...
Dates: 1971