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 190 Collections and/or Records:
University of Denver Shwayder Art Building, Construction, 1978 January 9
Photograph of negatives depicting exterior views of the construction of the University of Denver's Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Shwayder Art Building, Construction, 1978 February 9
Negatives and a photograph of the negatives depicting exterior views of the construction of the University of Denver's new Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Shwayder Art Building, Dedication, 1979 May 15
Interior view of University of Denver's new Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado. Women admire a large painting.
University of Denver Shwayder Art Building Dedication, 1977 October 26
University of Denver Chancellor Maurice B. Mitchell and King Shwayder pose with a plaque at the dedication ceremony for the Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado. Jesse and Nellie Shwayder Inc., a family foundation, donated $1.7 million toward the construction, the building's architect was Slater-Paull and Associates, and the firm Gerald H. Phipps Inc. was awarded the rights to construct 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.
University of Denver Shwayder Art Building, Exterior, 1979 February
Exterior view of the University of Denver's Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado. Students and cars in the foreground.
University of Denver Shwayder Art Building, Exterior, between 1978-2008
Exterior view of University of Denver's Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado. Students sit and walk on stairs.
University of Denver Shwayder Art Building, Exterior, between 1978-2008
Exterior view of University of Denver's Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado. Trees and vehicles in the foreground.
University of Denver Shwayder Art Building, Exterior, between 1978-2008
Exterior view of University of Denver's Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado. 'Quilt Show' banner hanging from roof.
University of Denver Shwayder Art Building, Exterior, between 1978-2008
Exterior view of University of Denver's Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado. Cars and a student are visible in the foreground.
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