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University of Denver Stadium (Denver, Colo.)

 Organization

Biography

Groundbreaking of the stadium began in 1925. Football stadium opened to a game with Colorado School of Mines in 1926. It was later demolished in 1971 and replaced by tennis courts and fields.

Citation:
Breck, A.D. (1996). From the rockies to the world (pg.117); “Football Victory Caps Formal Dedication of Huge Pioneer Stadium,” University of Denver Clarion, vol. 31, no. 3, October 7, 1926, 1.

Breck, A.D. (1996). From the rockies to the world (pg. 183); Board of Trustees Minutes – Volume S: page 33, 36.

University of Denver. Special Collections and Archives. University of Denver Buildings Collection. Communique. (1971). [U123.01.0009.0023].

Scope Note

Use for: Hilltop Stadium (Denver, Colo.)

Biography

Ground Breaking for the "Hill Top" Stadium in 1925.

Sources

Card Catalog. Administration- Board of Trustees.

Biography

Dedication of Stadium on October 2nd, 1926.

Sources

“Stadium- Groundbreaking/Dedication, 1925 – 1926,” University of Denver Buildings Collection. [U123.01.0009.0020]; University of Denver. Special Collections and Archives. University of Denver Buildings Collection. Dedication program. [U123.01.0009.0020].

Found in 116 Collections and/or Records:

University of Denver Field House Arena Construction, 1971-1972

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0062.00054
Abstract

Construction of the University of Denver (DU) Pioneers Field House Arena.

Dates: 1971-1972

University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 August 1

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0047.00068
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows the home stands being constructed.

Dates: 1925 August 1

University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 June 23

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0047.00069
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows the site location.

Dates: 1925 June 23

University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0047.00070
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows the field along with the home side of the stands in the midst of construction.

Dates: 1925

University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0047.00071
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows the home side of the stands in the midst of construction.

Dates: 1925

University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0047.00072
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows the back side of the home stands in the midst of construction.

Dates: 1925

University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0047.00073
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows the back side of the home stands in the midst of construction.

Dates: 1925

University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 July 4

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0047.00074
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows the location of where the stadium will be built as well as some early construction.

Dates: 1925 July 4

University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 July 24

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0047.00075
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows the location of where the stadium will be as well as the grass field.

Dates: 1925 July 24

University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 July 24

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0047.00076
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows workers in the midst of construction of the perimeter of the field.

Dates: 1925 July 24