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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 529 Collections and/or Records:

University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 July 13

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0047.00110
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows workers tending to the grass field.

Dates: 1925 July 13

University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 July 13

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0047.00111
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows early construction of the home stands in the background.

Dates: 1925 July 13

University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 June 27

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0047.00112
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows where the grass field will be located.

Dates: 1925 June 27

University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 June 23

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0047.00113
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows where the field will be along with the away side stands.

Dates: 1925 June 23

University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 May 12

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0047.00114
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows where the field will be located in the early stages of construction.

Dates: 1925 May 12

University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 August 1

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Identifier: U300.01.0047.00115
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows the home stands in the midst of construction as well as the perimeter of the grass field.

Dates: 1925 August 1

University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 April 30

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0047.00116
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows members of the construction crew working on the location site.

Dates: 1925 April 30

University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 August 1

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0047.00117
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows the grass field as well as where the away side stands will be located.

Dates: 1925 August 1

University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 April 7

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0047.00118
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows machinery being used where the grass field will be located.

Dates: 1925 April 7

University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 July 24

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0047.00119
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows members of the construction crew working on the home stands.

Dates: 1925 July 24