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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 28 Collections and/or Records:

Fans During a University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1950-1960

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0011.00141
Abstract

View of football fans in the stands of the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado during a University of Denver (DU) Pioneers football game.

Dates: between 1950-1960

University of Denver Football Fans, between 1945-1960

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0011.00135
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers football fans participate in a cheer from the stands near the forty-five yard line during a football game in the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1945-1960

University of Denver Football Stadium, 1925 October 24

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0389.00073
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Football stadium with the east stands filled with spectators soon after the completion of the stadium's construction.

Dates: 1925 October 24

University of Denver Football Stadium, 1926

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0389.00088
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Football stadium stands filled with spectators during a game.

Dates: 1926

University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1950-1960

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0002.00033
Abstract

University of Denver Pioneers men's football player jumps up to disrupt a pass from the opposing quarterback during a game at the DU football stadium in Denver, Colorado. The bleachers and fans (many of whom are wrapped in blankets) are visible, and there is snow on the field and in the bleachers.

Dates: between 1950-1960

University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1930-1950

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0004.00101
Abstract

University of Denver Pioneers men's football team sets up a defensive play during a near-capacity night game at the DU Stadium in Denver, Colorado. The scoreboard reads: ''1 Quarter. Visitors: 8. Denver: 13. 2 Down. 3 Yards to Go. 7:30.''

Dates: between 1930-1950

University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1945-1960

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0012.00001
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football game during halftime with a group of military soldiers on the field as spectators watch at the University of Denver (DU) Stadium in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1945-1960

University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1945-1955

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0063.00078
Abstract

Aerial view of the University of Denver (DU) Stadium filled with spectators during a men's football game.

Dates: between 1945-1955

University of Denver Men's Football Game, 1937 November 25

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0063.00081
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football game image with a clear shot of the west stands.

Dates: 1937 November 25

University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1950-1960

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0063.00089
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football game halftime performance by the band with the musicians lined up into three W's.

Dates: between 1950-1960