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 252 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 Groundbreaking, 1925
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers football stadium groundbreaking ceremony featuring administrators of the school.
University of Denver Football Stadium Groundbreaking, 1925
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers football stadium groundbreaking ceremony featuring administrators of the school.
University of Denver Football Stadium Groundbreaking, 1925
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers football stadium groundbreaking ceremony featuring administrators of the school.
University of Denver Football Stadium Groundbreaking, 1925
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers football stadium groundbreaking ceremony featuring administrators of the school.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1950-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player runs with the ball towards an opposing player who attempts to make a tackle during a game.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1950-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players watch as opposing players pile on top of one another as they go after the ball during a game at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1950-1955
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player catches the ball as an opposing player (85) prepares to go after him during a game at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1955-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player (19) attempts to deflect a pass as an opposing player (87) makes a catch during a game at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1955-1958
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player (64) prepares to attempt a tackle on an opposing player running with the ball during a game at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.