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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:

1962 University of Denver Men's Soccer Team, 1962

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0002.00192
Abstract

Contact sheet made from 15 35 mm. photographic negatives taken of the 1962 University of Denver men's soccer team during practice at the DU Stadium, as well as three team portraits, with coach Willy Schaeffler.

Dates: 1962

1962 University of Denver Men's Soccer Team, 1962

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0002.00192.00002
Abstract

The 1962 University of Denver men's soccer team poses for a group portrait at the DU Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Back row (left to right): Leon Blumenthal, Pablo Silva, Sergio Carvacho, Erik Jansen, Bill Tuss, Abdul Gadamsi, Bob Masters, Phil Daughtry, head coach Willy Schaeffler. Front row (l-r): Oyvind Floystad, Kris Moberg, Chris Selbeck, Charles Dean, Maris Laipenieks, Alfonso Verduzco, Bill Seiffert, Bob Maddox.

Dates: 1962

1967 University of Denver Men's Soccer Team, 1967

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0002.00194.00002
Abstract

1967 University of Denver men's soccer team poses for a group portrait in the DU stadium in Denver, Colorado. Back row (left to right): Dale Irwin, Masao Masuda, Arie DeGroot, Sandy Larkin, Steve Bruland, Joe Marsh, Renato Rider, Kit Collins. Front row: Pete Werbel, Paul Harwood, Randy Garretson, Glen Kahn, Georg Krog, Ramon Gonzales, George Muhlfeld.

Dates: 1967

1969 University of Denver Men's Soccer Team, 1969

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0002.00110
Abstract

1969 University of Denver Pioneers men's soccer team poses for a group portrait in front of the DU stadium in Denver, Colorado. Back row (left to right): Coach Willy Schaeffler, Tim Loth, Charles Starbuck, Constantine Gassios, Dale Irwin, Germy Rivera, John Malkut, Ole Wilmann, Kris Kiangsiri, and John Minnella. Front row (left to right): Valdis Berzins, Jean-Claude Roumain, Hakon Bjercke, Elie Mystal, Jorge Boza, and Per Bro. Reproduced in the 1970 Kynewisbok, page 220.

Dates: 1969

Aerial View of University of Denver Campus, between 1960-1966

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0018.0001.00016
Abstract

Aerial view of the University of Denver campus in Denver, Colorado, taken from the south. Visible buildings include: University of Denver Stadium (Hilltop Stadium), Mary Reed Building, Boettcher Center, Evans Memorial Chapel, Johnson-McFarlane Hall, University Hall, Buchtel Memorial Chapel, Science Hall, Aspen Hall, the Iliff School of Theology, Centennial Towers, and Field House Arena

Dates: between 1960-1966

Aerial View of University of Denver Campus, between 1950-1960

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0029.0022.00049
Abstract Aerial view of the University Park Campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colo. in the 1950s. The view is taken at a bird's-eye view from the southeast and extends north to I-25 (Valley Highway), west to Downing Street, south to Harvard Avenue, and east to Columbine Street. Campus buildings visible include University of Denver Stadium, the Fieldhouse, Buchtel Chapel, Margery Reed Hall, University Hall, Mary Reed Building, the Iliff School of Theology, Taylor Hall (of the Iliff...
Dates: between 1950-1960

Aerial View of University of Denver Campus, between 1965-1975

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0029.0026.00009
Abstract Aerial view of the University Park Campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado. The view is from overhead and slightly to the south and includes an area extending north to Iowa Avenue, west to Race Street, south to Wesley Avenue, and east to Monroe Street. Campus buildings visible in the photo include University of Denver Stadium, the Fieldhouse, Margery Reed Hall, Buchtel Chapel, University Hall, the Iliff School of Theology, Chamberlin Observatory, Mary Reed Building, Carnegie...
Dates: between 1965-1975

Aerial View of University of Denver Campus with Denver Research Institute Plan, 1945

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0018.0002.00003
Abstract Aerial view of the University of Denver campus in Denver, Colorado, taken from the south, with an architect's rendering of the proposed Denver Research Institute building overlaid on the image. One portion of this proposed building became the Boettcher Center. Other buildings visible include Johnson-McFarlane Hall, Aspen Hall, Mary Reed Building, the Iliff School of Theology, University Hall, Buchtel Memorial Chapel, Science Hall, the Student Union, Evans Memorial Chapel, University of...
Dates: 1945

Aerial View of University Park Campus, 1970

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0033.0019.00012
Abstract

Aerial view of the northern portion of the University Park Campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado. Thea bird's-eye view is taken from the northeast and includes the University of Denver Stadium, the Field House Arena, Centennial Halls, Centenntial Towers, the baseball field, and the I-25 interchange.

Dates: 1970

Athletics - Lacrosse, 1970 April 17

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0001.00006
Abstract

Roll of 120 photographic negatives of a University of Denver Pioneers men's lacrosse match in the DU football stadium on April 17, 1970.

Dates: 1970 April 17