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 4 Collections and/or Records:
Lacrosse, 1971 April 20
Partial roll of 35 mm. film negatives of individual and group portraits of the University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's lacrosse team, taken at Hilltop Stadium on April 20, 1971.
University of Denver Football Practice with Coach John Roning, between 1956-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers football players lift their legs as head coach John Roning inspects their cleats during practice in the University of Denver Stadium.
University of Denver Men's Soccer Players and Coach, 1962
Contact sheet from 11 35 mm. photographic negatives taken of University of Denver Pioneers men's soccer players and coach Willy Schaeffler at the DU stadium in Denver, Colorado, in 1962.
University of Denver vs. Air Force Academy Men's Soccer Match, 1967
Contact sheet made from 11 120 photographic negatives taken at the University of Denver Pioneers vs. Air Force Academy Falcons men's soccer match at Hilltop Stadium in Denver, Colorado in 1967. Three group portraits of the 1967 men's soccer team are also included.