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Shwayder Art Building (Denver, Colo.)

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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 Schwayder Art Building, Dedication, 1979 May 15

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Identifier: U201.01.0012.0013.00037
Abstract

Exterior view of the University of Denver's new Schwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado. A man participates in the dedication service on the front steps of the building.

Dates: 1979 May 15

University of Denver Schwayder Art Building, Dedication, 1979 May 15

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Identifier: U201.01.0012.0013.00038
Abstract

An attendee at the dedication service for the University of Denver's new Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1979 May 15

University of Denver Schwayder Art Building, Dedication, 1979 May 15

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Identifier: U201.01.0012.0013.00039
Abstract

Attendees at the dedication service for the University of Denver's new Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1979 May 15

University of Denver Schwayder Art Building, Dedication, 1979 May 15

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Identifier: U201.01.0012.0013.00040
Abstract

Attendees at the dedication service for the University of Denver's new Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1979 May 15

University of Denver Schwayder Art Building, Dedication, 1979 May 15

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Identifier: U201.01.0012.0013.00041
Abstract

A man participates in the dedication service for the University of Denver's new Schwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1979 May 15

University of Denver Schwayder Art Building, Dedication, 1979 May 15

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Identifier: U201.01.0012.0013.00042
Abstract

Attendees enjoy the art gallery at the dedication service for the University of Denver's new Schwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1979 May 15

University of Denver Schwayder Art Building, Dedication, 1979 May 15

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Identifier: U201.01.0012.0013.00043
Abstract

A work of art on display during the dedication service for the University of Denver's new Schwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1979 May 15

University of Denver Schwayder Art Building, Dedication, 1979 May 15

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Identifier: U201.01.0012.0013.00044
Abstract

An attendee of the dedication service for the University of Denver's new Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1979 May 15

University of Denver Schwayder Art Building, Dedication, 1979 May 15

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Identifier: U201.01.0012.0013.00045
Abstract

A man gives a speech at the dedication service for the University of Denver's new Schwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1979 May 15

University of Denver Schwayder Art Building, Dedication, 1979 May 15

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Identifier: U201.01.0012.0013.00046
Abstract

Mel Strawn, Bernice Strawn, Vance Kirkland and Anne Westcott applaud the speaker at the luncheon at the dedication service for the University of Denver's new Schwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1979 May 15

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