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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 Field, between 1950-1960

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0389.00067
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

University of Denver Football Stadium Groundbreaking, 1925

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0387.00299
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers football stadium groundbreaking ceremony featuring administrators of the school.

Dates: 1925

University of Denver Football Stadium Groundbreaking, 1925

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0387.00301
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers football stadium groundbreaking ceremony featuring administrators of the school.

Dates: 1925

University of Denver Football Stadium Groundbreaking, 1925

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0387.00302
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers football stadium groundbreaking ceremony featuring administrators of the school.

Dates: 1925

University of Denver Football Stadium Groundbreaking, 1925

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0387.00303
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers football stadium groundbreaking ceremony featuring administrators of the school.

Dates: 1925

University of Denver Football Stadium Perimeter, between 1970-1972

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0387.00287
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) football stadium perimeter wall with a section missing that contained a yardage marker.

Dates: between 1970-1972

University of Denver Football Stadium Perimeter, between 1970-1972

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0387.00289
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) football stadium perimeter wall with sections missing that contained yardage markers.

Dates: between 1970-1972

University of Denver Football Stadium Perimeter, between 1970-1972

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0387.00290
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) football stadium perimeter wall before sections featuring the yardage markers were removed.

Dates: between 1970-1972

University of Denver Football Stadium Scoreboard, between 1950-1960

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0389.00101
Abstract

Close-up view of the University of Denver (DU) Stadium football scoreboard.

Dates: between 1950-1960

University of Denver Football Stadium Tower, 1949

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0387.00297
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) football stadium tower outside the west stands.

Dates: 1949