Shwayder Art Building (Denver, Colo.)
Biography
University of Denver. 2121 East Asbury Avenue, Denver, Colordao 80208. Date built: October 26, 1978. Gross square feet: 46,456. The Shwayder Art Building opened in 1978 and dedicated on May 15, 1979. It is named for the Jesse and Nellie Shwayder Foundation, which donated $1.7 million in stock toward the building project.
The Shwayder Art Building contains the Victoria H. Myhren Gallery, the principal exhibition venue of the School of Art and Art History.
Citation:
Breck, A.D. (1996). From the rockies to the world (pg. 181); University of Denver. Special Collections and Archives. University of Denver Buildings Collection. Groundbreaking invitation. [U123.01.0008.0024].Found in 208 Collections and/or Records:
University of Denver Schwayder Art Building, Construction, 1978 February
Exterior view of the construction of the University of Denver's Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado. A crane lifts a wall into position.
University of Denver Schwayder Art Building, Dedication, 1979 May 15
Exterior view of University of Denver's new Schwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado. A gentleman delivers a dedication speech on the front steps.
University of Denver Schwayder Art Building, Dedication, 1979 May 15
Exterior view of the University of Denver's new Schwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado. A crowd of people attend the dedication service.
University of Denver Schwayder Art Building, Dedication, 1979 May 15
A man delivers the dedication speech for the University of Denver's new Schwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Schwayder Art Building, Dedication, 1979 May 15
Exterior view of University of Denver's new Schwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado. A woman participates in the dedication service on the front steps.
University of Denver Schwayder Art Building, Dedication, 1979 May 15
Interior view of the University of Denver's new Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado. People converse in front of a large piece of art.
University of Denver Schwayder Art Building, Dedication, 1979 May 15
Exterior view of the University of Denver's new Schwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado. A woman participates in the dedication service on the front steps.
University of Denver Schwayder Art Building, Dedication, 1979 May 15
A man participates in the dedication service for the University of Denver's new Schwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Schwayder Art Building, Dedication, 1979 May 15
Attendees socialize at the dedication service for the University of Denver's new Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Schwayder Art Building, Dedication, 1979 May 15
Attendees socialize at the dedication service for the University of Denver's new Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado.
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