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 216 Collections and/or Records:
1984 University of Denver Women's Soccer Team, 1984 September 12
Contact sheet made from four 35 mm. photographic negatives taken of the University of Denver Pioneers 1984 women's soccer team on September 12, 1984 in Denver, Colorado. Photographs were taken outdoors in front of a soccer goal, the Shwayder Art Building is visible in the background.
1984 University of Denver Women's Soccer Team, 1984 September 12
The 1984 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers women's soccer team poses for a group portrait in front of the soccer goal on September 12, 1984 in Denver, Colorado. The Shwayder Art Building is visible in the background.
Shwayder Family Papers and Samsonite Corporation Records
University of Denver Intramural Softball Game, between 1960-1985
University of Denver (DU) intramural softball player stands ready to hit the ball during a game on the field adjacent to the Field House Arena and Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado.
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.
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