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 265 Collections and/or Records:
University of Denver Stadium Destruction, 1977
University of Denver (DU) Stadium in the process of being demolished.
University of Denver Stadium Destruction, 1971
University of Denver (DU) Stadium in the process of being demolished.
University of Denver Stadium Destruction, 1971
University of Denver (DU) Stadium in the process of being demolished.
University of Denver Stadium Destruction, 1971
University of Denver (DU) Stadium in the process of being demolished.
University of Denver Stadium Destruction, 1971
University of Denver (DU) Stadium in the process of being demolished.
University of Denver Stadium Groundbreaking Ceremony, 1925 March 26
Chancellor Heber Harper shovels the first scoop of dirt during the University of Denver stadium groundbreaking ceremony on March 26, 1925 in Denver, Colorado. Also pictured are David Duncan and Dr. D. Shaw Duncan.
University of Denver Stadium Groundbreaking Ceremony, 1925 March 26
Chancellor Heber Harper stands on a platform and prepares to address the crowd at the University of Denver Stadium groundbreaking ceremony on March 26, 1925 in Denver, Colorado. Several banners are visible, including one that reads: ''College of Liberal Arts University of Denver.''
University of Denver Stadium Groundbreaking Ceremony, 1925 March 26
A crowd watches as an excavation team begins to dig during the University of Denver Stadium groundbreaking ceremony on March 26, 1925 in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Stadium Stands, between 1965-1971
University of Denver (DU) Stadium stands.
University of Denver, University of Utah, October 20, 1934, 1934 October 20
Program for the University of Denver (DU) football game against Utah University on October 10, 1934 at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Program includes: team rosters, statistics, schedules, cheers, song lyrics, team and individual player portraits.