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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 14 Collections and/or Records:

University of Denver Female Track and Field Participants, between 1930-1940

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0004.00061
Abstract

University of Denver Pioneers female track and field participants celebrate as they reach the finish line of the fifty yard dash during practice at the DU stadium in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1930-1940

University of Denver Men's Track and Field Coach John Musick and Team Member John McCarthy, 1954 March 13

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0002.00085
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneer men's track and field team member John McCarthy, holding a discus, poses with coach John Musick.

Dates: 1954 March 13

University of Denver Men's Track and Field Meet, between 1930-1940

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0002.00123
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneer men's track and field team members take off at the start of a race at the University of Denver stadium in Denver, Colorado. The football scoreboard is visible in the background, and a small crowd of spectators is gathered at the starting line.

Dates: between 1930-1940

University of Denver Men's Track and Field Team Member, between 1950-1960

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0002.00120
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's track and field team member performs the high jump at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1950-1960

University of Denver Men's Track and Field Team Member, between 1960-1970

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0003.00029
Abstract

University of Denver Pioneers men's track and field team member performs the long jump at the DU stadium in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1960-1970

University of Denver Men's Track and Field Team Member Bob Patmon, between 1954-1955

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0002.00122
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's track and field team member Bob Patmon takes off in a sprint from the starting block at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1954-1955

University of Denver Men's Track and Field Team Member Larry Llewelyn, 1955 April 2

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0002.00091
Abstract

University of Denver Pioneers men's track and field team member Larry Llewelyn runs on the track at the DU football stadium in Denver, Colorado on April 2, 1955.

Dates: 1955 April 2

University of Denver Men's Track and Field Team Member Larry Llewelyn, 1955 April 2

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0002.00092
Abstract

University of Denver Pioneers men's track and field team member Larry Llewelyn runs on the track at the DU football stadium in Denver, Colorado on April 2, 1955.

Dates: 1955 April 2

University of Denver Men's Track and Field Team Member Phil Caine, 1954 April 17

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0002.00094
Abstract

University of Denver Pioneers men's track and field team member Phil Caine jumps over a hurdle at the DU football stadium in Denver, Colorado on April 17, 1954.

Dates: 1954 April 17

University of Denver Men's Track and Field Team Member Phil Caine, 1954 April 17

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0002.00081
Abstract

A University of Denver Pioneers men's track and field team member Phil Caine jumps over a hurdle at the DU football stadium in Denver, Colorado on April 17, 1954. The football scoreboard is visible in the background.

Dates: 1954 April 17