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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 Shwayder Art Building, Exterior, circa 1979

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0012.0022.00045
Abstract

Exterior view of the University of Denver's Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: circa 1979

University of Denver Shwayder Art Building, Exterior, 1979 February

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Identifier: U201.01.0012.0022.00046
Abstract

Exterior view of the University of Denver's Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado. Students and cars in the foreground.

Dates: 1979 February

University of Denver Shwayder Art Building, Exterior, between 1978-2008

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Identifier: U201.01.0012.0023.00001
Abstract

Exterior view of University of Denver's Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado. Students sit and walk on stairs.

Dates: between 1978-2008

University of Denver Shwayder Art Building, Exterior, between 1978-2008

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Identifier: U201.01.0012.0023.00002
Abstract

Exterior view of University of Denver's Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado. Trees and vehicles in the foreground.

Dates: between 1978-2008

University of Denver Shwayder Art Building, Exterior, between 1978-2008

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Identifier: U201.01.0012.0023.00003
Abstract

Exterior view of University of Denver's Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado. 'Quilt Show' banner hanging from roof.

Dates: between 1978-2008

University of Denver Shwayder Art Building, Exterior, between 1978-2008

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Identifier: U201.01.0012.0023.00004
Abstract

Exterior view of University of Denver's Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado. Cars and a student are visible in the foreground.

Dates: between 1978-2008

University of Denver Shwayder Art Building, Exterior, circa 1979

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Identifier: U201.01.0012.0023.00005
Abstract

Exterior view of University of Denver's Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: circa 1979

University of Denver Shwayder Art Building, Exterior, circa 1979

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0012.0023.00007
Abstract

Exterior view of University of Denver's Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: circa 1979

University of Denver Shwayder Art Building, Exterior, circa 1979

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Identifier: U201.01.0012.0023.00008
Abstract Exterior view of University of Denver's Old Art Building in Denver, Colorado right after the Boulder Drop. People in hard hats walk in the background. A sign in the foreground reads: "The Boulder Drop A Sculpture Event by John T. Young This project is made possible by generous assistance: G&L Granite Co. Michael Barrett Building Dept., City & County of Denver Cab Childress Irene Clurman-Rky. Mt. News Earl Guthrie Media Services, D.U. Facilities Planning Dept., D.U. Mel Strawn...
Dates: circa 1979

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