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 130 Collections and/or Records:
University of Denver Football Stadium, between 1945-1955
University of Denver (DU) Football stadium stands.
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 August 1
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows a side view of the home stands being constructed.
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 August 1
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows members of the construction crew working on the home stands.
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 August 1
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows the outside of the grass field and dirt track.
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 July 13
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows the construction of the home stands as the two large pillars give balance.
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 August 1
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows a distant view of the stadium while in construction. The grass field is visible in the middle and the pillars of the home stands are on the right.
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 August 1
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows the home stands in the midst of construction as seats are being formed.