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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 24 Collections and/or Records:

University of Denver Buchtel Chapel, circa 1955

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0015.0013.00015
Abstract

Interior view of the University of Denver's Buchtel Chapel in Denver, Colorado. Congregants enter the foyer area of the chapel before a religious service; a young man welcomes a woman in a hat.

Dates: circa 1955

University of Denver Buchtel Chapel, 1952 October

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0015.0014.00001
Abstract

Interior view of the University of Denver's Buchtel Chapel in Denver, Colorado. Two men enter the chapel as another man passes out programs.

Dates: 1952 October

University of Denver Buchtel Chapel - Tower, between 1910-1983

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0015.0015.00033
Abstract

Exterior view of the University of Denver's Buchtel Chapel in Denver, Colorado. Stairs lead up to one of the rear doors.

Dates: between 1910-1983

University of Denver Cherrington Hall - Architectural Details, 1966-2008

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0017.0012.00002
Abstract Exterior detail view of the carved wooden doors on the front entrance to Ben M. Cherrington Hall on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado. 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...
Dates: 1966-2008

University of Denver Cherrington Hall - Architectural Details, 1966-2008

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0017.0012.00003
Abstract Exterior detail view of patterns carved in the front doors of Ben M. Cherrington Hall on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado. 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: 1966-2008

University of Denver Cherrington Hall - Architectural Details, 1966-2008

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0017.0012.00004
Abstract Exterior detail view of the carved wooden doors at the front entrance to Ben M. Cherrington Hall on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado. 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...
Dates: 1966-2008

University of Denver Cherrington Hall - Architectural Details, 1966-2008

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0017.0012.00005
Abstract Exterior detail view of the carved wooden doors on the front entrance of Ben M. Cherrington Hall on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado. 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...
Dates: 1966-2008

University of Denver Cherrington Hall - Architectural Details, 1966-2008

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0017.0012.00006
Abstract Exterior detail view of wooden stars carved on the front door of Ben M. Cherrington Hall on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado. 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...
Dates: 1966-2008

University of Denver Cherrington Hall - Architectural Details, 1966-2008

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0017.0012.00007
Abstract Exterior detail view of the wooden stars carved on the front doors of Ben M. Cherrington Hall on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado. 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...
Dates: 1966-2008

University of Denver Cherrington Hall - Architectural Details, 1966-2008

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0017.0012.00008
Abstract Exterior detail view of the carved wooden doors on the front entrance of Ben M. Cherrington Hall on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado. 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...
Dates: 1966-2008