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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 May 21

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0050.00036
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows members of the construction crew beginning work on the stadium project in the background.

Dates: 1925 May 21

University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 October 3

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0050.00037
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows a large group of individuals standing and sitting in the lower level of the home stands as construction of the upper level is still under way.

Dates: 1925 October 3

University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 July 11

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0050.00038
Abstract

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

Dates: 1925 July 11

University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 September 9

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0050.00039
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows the lower level of the home stands nearly completed as members of the construction crew continue to work.

Dates: 1925 September 9

University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 September 29

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0050.00040
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows members of the construction crew taking a break as they sit on the lower level of the home stands as the upper level is still under construction.

Dates: 1925 September 29

University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 April 30

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0050.00041
Abstract

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

Dates: 1925 April 30

University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 September 9

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0050.00042
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 September 9

University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 April 23

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0050.00043
Abstract

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

Dates: 1925 April 23

University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 October 10

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0050.00044
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows a large group of individuals in the lower level of the home stands.

Dates: 1925 October 10

University of Denver Football Stadium Field, between 1950-1960

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0389.00066
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Football stadium grass field covered in snow with a plow moving across and clearing the field.

Dates: between 1950-1960