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 19 Collections and/or Records:
University of Denver Football Stadium, 1925 October 24
University of Denver (DU) Football stadium with the east stands filled with spectators soon after the completion of the stadium's construction.
University of Denver Football Stadium, 1926
University of Denver (DU) Football stadium stands filled with spectators during a game.
University of Denver Football Stadium Groundbreaking, 1925
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers football stadium groundbreaking ceremony featuring administrators of the school.
University of Denver Football Stadium Groundbreaking, 1925
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers football stadium groundbreaking ceremony featuring administrators of the school.
University of Denver Football Stadium Groundbreaking, 1925
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers football stadium groundbreaking ceremony featuring administrators of the school.
University of Denver Football Stadium Groundbreaking, 1925
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers football stadium groundbreaking ceremony featuring administrators of the school.
University of Denver Men's Football Spectators, 1954 September
University of Denver (DU) Football stadium stands filled with spectators during a night game.
University of Denver Men's Football Spectators, 1926
University of Denver (DU) Football stadium stands filled with spectators during a game.
University of Denver Men's Football Stadium, between 1925-1935
Exterior view of the University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football stadium.
University of Denver Stadium, between 1920-1930
Exterior view of the University of Denver football stadium on the DU campus in Denver, Colorado (also known as ''Hilltop Stadium'' or ''Spring Hill Stadium'') from the parking area, which is nearly full. Several football players are visible on the field and sidelines.