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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 3 Collections and/or Records:

University of Denver Stadium and Field House Arena, between 1960-1970

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0008.00245
Abstract

Exterior view of the University of Denver Stadium and Field House Arena in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1960-1970

University of Denver Stadium and the Field House Arena, between 1968-1972

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0002.00212
Abstract

Aerial view of the University of Denver Stadium and Field House Arena in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1968-1972

University of Denver Stadium and the Field House Arena, between 1968-1972

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0002.00213
Abstract

Aerial view of the University of Denver Stadium and Field House Arena in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1968-1972