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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 2 Collections and/or Records:

Intramural Soccr [sic], 1971 November 17

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0001.00019
Abstract

Partial roll of 35 mm. photographic negatives taken during an intramural soccer match at the University of Denver (DU) stadium in Denver, Colorado on November 17, 1971.

Dates: 1971 November 17

University of Denver Men's Intramural Sports Event, 1953 December

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0388.00072
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers intramural sports participants compete in a race on the field of the University of Denver Football Stadium.

Dates: 1953 December