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University of Denver

 Organization

Biography

The first reference to Colorado Seminary was in The Rocky Mountain News of November 27, 1862: “ a board of Trustees, composed of the solid men of Denver, has been organized to superintend the erection of a seminary building… for an academic education.”

Sources

Breck, "From the Rockies to the World"

Biography

University of Denver votes to adopt quarter system in 1929.

Sources

"University Adopts New Quarter Plan; Vote Unanimous," The Denver Clarion, vol. 34, no. 19, November 26, 1929, 1.

Biography

First year Hillel organization features full programming at DU

Citation:
Jan. 30, 1974, letter to faculty, U172._.0003, Hillel folder

Found in 98 Collections and/or Records:

University of Denver Centennial Residence Halls, Construction, between 1961-1964

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0017.0001.00047
Abstract

Photographic contact sheet depicting a variety of views of the construction of the Centennial residence halls on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado. Centennial Towers, often called ''Towers'', and Centennial Halls, or ''Halls'', are examples of International Style architecture. Centennial Towers was built in 1963 and Centennial Halls was built in 1961.

Dates: between 1961-1964

University of Denver Centennial Towers Residence Hall, Construction, between 1962-1964

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0017.0001.00048
Abstract

Black and white contact sheet without negatives depicting a variety of exterior views of the final stage of construction of Centennial Towers residence hall on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado. Centennial Towers, often called ''Towers'', was built in 1963 and is an example of International Style architecture.

Dates: between 1962-1964

University of Denver Centennial Towers Residence Hall, Early Construction, 1961

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0017.0001.00046
Abstract

Black and white contact sheet depicting early construction phases of the Centennial residence halls on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado, with University of Denver Stadium (Hilltop Stadium) visible in the background. Centennial Towers, often called ''Towers'', was built in 1963 and is an example of International Style architecture.

Dates: 1961

University of Denver Chamberlin Observatory, 1891-1892

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Identifier: U201.01.0017.0030.00016
Abstract

Printout of digital images of monochrome prints of exterior views of the construction of Chamberlin Observatory on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1891-1892

University of Denver Cherrington Hall - Construction, 1966 February

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0017.0010.00001
Abstract Black and white print of the construction of Ben M. Cherrington Hall on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado, taken from the east, with Aspen Apartments in the background. Various persons are standing around the edge of the contruction site observing the work, and the ground outside is covered in snow. Cherrington Hall was built in 1966 to house the Graduate School of International Studies (GSIS) and is an example of International Style architecture. Local Denver...
Dates: 1966 February

University of Denver Cherrington Hall - Construction, 1966 February

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0017.0010.00002
Abstract Black and white print of the construction of Ben M. Cherrington Hall on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado, taken from the east, with Aspen Apartments and Mount Evans visible in the background. Various persons are standing around the edge of the construction site observing the work, and the ground is covered with snow. Cherrington Hall was built in 1966 to house the Graduate School of International Studies (GSIS) and is an example of International Style architecture....
Dates: 1966 February

University of Denver Cherrington Hall - Construction, 1966 February

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0017.0010.00003
Abstract Black and white print of the construction of Ben M. Cherrington Hall on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado, taken from the east, with Aspen Apartments and Mount Evans in the background. A large crane is lowering a piece of the building down to a group of workers standing in the middle of the construction site. Cherrington Hall was built in 1966 to house the Graduate School of International Studies (GSIS) and is an example of International Style architecture. Local...
Dates: 1966 February

University of Denver Cherrington Hall - Construction, 1966

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0017.0010.00004
Abstract Black and white print of two workers on the roof of Ben M. Cherrington Hall under contrusction on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, CO, with Johnson-McFarlane Hall and Aspen Apartments in the background. Cherrington Hall was built in 1966 to house the Graduate School of International Studies (GSIS) and is an example of International Style architecture. Local Denver architect Edwin A. Francis was selected for the design of the building, which was built by the Pinkard...
Dates: 1966

University of Denver Cherrington Hall - Construction, 1966

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0017.0010.00005
Abstract Black and white print of two students in front of Ben M. Cherrington Hall under construction on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, CO. Cherrington Hall was built in 1966 to house the Graduate School of International Studies (GSIS) and is an example of International Style architecture. Local Denver architect Edwin A. Francis was selected for the design of the building, which was built by the Pinkard Construction Company. Perkins and Will Architects took over the project when...
Dates: 1966

University of Denver Cherrington Hall - Construction, 1966

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0017.0010.00008
Abstract Black and white contact sheet of exterior views of the construction of the University of Denver’s Ben M. Cherrington Hall in Denver, CO, mostly taken from the east with the Rocky Mountains in the background. Cherrington Hall was built in 1966 to house the Graduate School of International Studies (GSIS) and is an example of International Style architecture. Local Denver architect Edwin A. Francis was selected for the design of the building, which was built by the Pinkard Construction...
Dates: 1966