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 46 Collections and/or Records:
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 September 9
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 April 23
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows a leveled dirt field where the grass field will be located.
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 October 10
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows a large group of individuals in the lower level of the home stands.
University of Denver Stadium, between 1930-1940
Exterior view of the University of Denver football stadium from the Mary Reed Library tower, prior to the construction of the Field House Arena in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Stadium, between 1930-1970
Aerial view of the side of the University of Denver stadium in Denver, Colorado. A tennis court is partially visible, and a high relief sculpture is visible in the foreground.
University of Denver Stadium and the Field House Arena, between 1968-1972
Aerial view of the University of Denver Stadium and Field House Arena in Denver, Colorado.