University of Denver Stadium (Denver, Colo.)
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 Men's Track and Field Team Member Phil Caine, 1954 April 17
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.
University of Denver Men's Track and Field Team Member Phil Caine, 1954 April 17
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.
University of Denver Men's Track and Field Team Member Walt Gibson, between 1960-1965
University of Denver Pioneers men's track and field team member Walt Gibson practices hurdles in the DU stadium in Denver, Colorado.