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:
University of Denver Shwayder Art Building, Exterior, 1979 February
Exterior view of University of Denver's Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Shwayder Art Building, Exterior, circa 1979
Exterior view of University of Denver's Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Shwayder Art Building, Exterior, between 1978-2008
Exterior view of University of Denver's Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado. A sign reads: "Shwayder Art Building In memory of Jesse and Nellie Shwayder, in recognition of their love of the arts, belief in young people and their profound interest in the ultimate importance of education. Commemorated October 26, 1977".
University of Denver Shwayder Art Building, Exterior, between 1978-2008
Exterior view of University of Denver's Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado. Iron statue in the foreground.
University of Denver Shwayder Art Building, Exterior, 1979 February
Exterior view of University of Denver's Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado. Students in winter coats walk in front of the building.
University of Denver Shwayder Art Building, Exterior, circa 1979
Exterior view of the University of Denver's Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado. Students walking along snowy road in the foreground.
University of Denver Shwayder Art Building, Exterior, circa 1979
Exterior view of the University of Denver's Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado. Students walking along snowy road in the foreground.
University of Denver Shwayder Art Building, Exterior, circa 1979
Exterior view of the University of Denver's Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado. Students walking and snowy grass in the foreground.
University of Denver Shwayder Art Building, Exterior, circa 1979
Exterior view of the University of Denver's Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado. A female student sits on a bench and reads.
University of Denver Shwayder Art Building, Exterior, 1979 February
Exterior view of the University of Denver's Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado. Snowy grass in the foreground.
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