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 287 Collections and/or Records:
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 July 13
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows workers on the field as well as an early image of the construction of the home stands.
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 April 30
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows early construction as it depicts workers leveling the site location.
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 April 23
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows early construction on a leveled location site.
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 June 23
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows early construction of the pillars that will support the home stands and a leveled surface where the grass field will be located.
University of Denver Football Stadium Field, between 1950-1960
University of Denver (DU) Football stadium grass field covered in snow with a plow moving across and clearing the field.
University of Denver Football Stadium Field, between 1950-1960
University of Denver (DU) Football stadium grass field covered in snow with a plow moving across and clearing the field.
University of Denver Football Stadium Scoreboard, between 1950-1960
Close-up view of the University of Denver (DU) Stadium football scoreboard.
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.