University of Denver Stadium (Denver, Colo.)
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 388 Collections and/or Records:
University of Denver Football Stadium, 1926
University of Denver (DU) Football stadium stands filled with spectators during a game.
University of Denver Football Stadium and Field House Arena, between 1950-1960
Exterior view of the University of Denver (DU) Football stadium and Field House Arena.
University of Denver Football Stadium Concrete Yardline Markers, between 1970-1972
University of Denver (DU) football stadium concrete forty and forty-five yardline markers.
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 July 4
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows construction of the home stands in the early stages.
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 July 4
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows the location of where the grass field will be located.
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 July 4
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows the two large pillars as part of the home stands.
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 July 4
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows the two large pillars as part of the home stands as well as the grass field in the distance.
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 July 4
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows the construction from a distance with the grass field in the background.
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 June 27
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows the construction of the grass field.
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 July 9
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows the construction of the home stands.