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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:

Football Digest : University of Denver, Colorado Agricultural College, October 6, 1933, 1933

 Item
Identifier: U300.03.0007.00008
Abstract

Program for the University of Denver football game against the Colorado Agricultural College on October 6, 1933 at the Denver University Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Program includes: team rosters, statistics, schedules, cheers, song lyrics, team and individual player portraits, 1933 major rule changes, color cover illustration ''Block that Kick!'' and a brief descriptive writing sketch ''Our Cover Page -- 'Block that Kick!''' on p. [13].

Dates: 1933

Football Digest : University of Denver, Colorado School of Mines, September 22, 1933, 1933

 Item
Identifier: U300.03.0007.00007
Abstract Program for the University of Denver football game against the Colorado School of Mines on September 22, 1933 at the Denver University Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Program includes: team rosters, statistics, schedules, cheers, song lyrics, team and individual player portraits, 1933 major rule changes, advertisement for Lawrence Welk and his orchestra at Eddie Ott's Broadmoor in center of program, color cover ''The Toss-Up'' and a brief descriptive writing sketch ''Our Cover Page -- 'The...
Dates: 1933

Football Digest: University of Denver vs. Colorado Mines, September 24, 1937, 1937 September 24

 Item
Identifier: U300.03.0084.00007
Abstract

Program for the University of Denver (DU) football game against Colorado School of Mines on September 24, 1937 at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Program includes: team rosters, statistics, schedules, cheers, song lyrics, team and individual player portraits.

Dates: 1937 September 24

Football Digest, University of Denver vs. Wyoming, Nov. 5, 1932, 1932

 Item
Identifier: U300.03.0007.00006
Abstract

Program for the University of Denver football game against the University of Wyoming on November 5, 1932 at the Denver University Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Program includes: team rosters, statistics, schedules, cheers, song lyrics, team and individual player portraits. Color cover illustration signed ''Wolfin Barger.''

Dates: 1932

Fourth Annual Denver Post Charity Football Game, Chicago Cardinals vs. Washington Redskins and Colorado High School All Stars North vs. South, D. U. Stadium, Aug. 26, 1950, 1950

 Item
Identifier: U300.03.0007.00061
Abstract

Program for the Fourth Annual Denver Post Charity Football Game featuring the Chicago Cardinals vs. Washington Redskins and Colorado High School All Stars North vs. South at D. U. Stadium on Aug. 26, 1950. Program includes: player sketches, 1950 football rule changes, team rosters, statistics, team and individual player portraits, article by Denver Post Sports Editor Marvin McCarthy. Cover illustration by Larry Tisdale.

Dates: 1950

Hand Lithograph of University of Denver Stadium

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0107.00001
Abstract

Lithograph of the entrance to the Universtiy of Denver Stadium.

Dates: 1793-2009

Hand Lithograph of University of Denver Stadium

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0113.00001
Abstract

Lithograph of the entrance to the Universtiy of Denver Stadium.

Dates: 1793-2009

Hand Lithograph of University of Denver Stadium

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0113.00002
Abstract

Lithograph of the entrance to the Universtiy of Denver Stadium.

Dates: 1793-2009

Hand Lithograph of University of Denver Stadium

 File — Box U201.01.0107: Series U201.01 [Barcode: U186018629054]
Identifier: U201.01.0107
Abstract

Black and white framed and matted hand lithograph depiction of the outside of the University of Denver Stadium.

Dates: 1793-2009

Hand Lithograph of University of Denver Stadium

 File — Box U201.01.0113: Series U201.01 [Barcode: U186018628618]
Identifier: U201.01.0113
Abstract

Contains hand lithographs of DU stadium entrance. (2) copies - 1 framed, 1 matted.

Dates: 1793-2009