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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 1

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0047.00090
Abstract

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

Dates: 1925 July 1

University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 July 4

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0047.00091
Abstract

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

Dates: 1925 July 4

University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 July 4

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Identifier: U300.01.0047.00092
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows the two large pillars where the home stands will be constructed.

Dates: 1925 July 4

University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 July 1

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0047.00093
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows the two large pillars where the home stands will be constructed.

Dates: 1925 July 1

University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 September 29

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0047.00094
Abstract

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

Dates: 1925 September 29

University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 September 29

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0047.00095
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows the grass field as well as the home side stands still being constructed.

Dates: 1925 September 29

University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 July 4

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0047.00096
Abstract

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

Dates: 1925 July 4

University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 May 12

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0047.00097
Abstract

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

Dates: 1925 May 12

University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 April 15

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0047.00098
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows a road that leads to where the construction is taking place up ahead.

Dates: 1925 April 15

University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 July 13

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Identifier: U300.01.0047.00099
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows workers on the field as well as an early image of the construction of the home stands.

Dates: 1925 July 13