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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 13 Collections and/or Records:

University of Denver Stadium Deconstruction, 1977

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0063.00009
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Stadium in the process of being demolished.

Dates: 1977

University of Denver Stadium Demolition, 1971

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0002.00214
Abstract

View of the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado, after demolition, in 1971.

Dates: 1971

University of Denver Stadium Demolition, 1971-1972

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0062.00053
Abstract

Demolition of the University of Denver (DU) Pioneers Hilltop Stadium.

Dates: 1971-1972

University of Denver Stadium Demolition, between 1971-1972

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0059.00134
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Hilltop Stadium in the process of being demolished.

Dates: between 1971-1972

University of Denver Stadium Demolition, 1971

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0027.0015.00014
Abstract

Exterior view of the University of Denver stadium, also known as Hilltop Stadium, during demolition, on the University of Denver campus in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1971

University of Denver Stadium Demolition, 1971

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0027.0015.00071
Abstract

Exterior view of the University of Denver stadium, also known as Hilltop Stadium, during demolition, on the University of Denver campus in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1971

University of Denver Stadium Demolition, 1971

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0027.0015.00051
Abstract

Exterior view of the University of Denver stadium, also known as Hilltop Stadium, during demolition, on the University of Denver campus in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1971

University of Denver Stadium Destruction, 1971

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0063.00001
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Stadium in the process of being demolished.

Dates: 1971

University of Denver Stadium Destruction, 1977

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0063.00002
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Stadium in the process of being demolished.

Dates: 1977

University of Denver Stadium Destruction, 1971

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0063.00003
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Stadium in the process of being demolished.

Dates: 1971