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University of Denver Stadium (Denver, Colo.)

 Organization

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 89 Collections and/or Records:

University of Denver Stadium, between 1920-1930

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0002.00044
Abstract

Exterior view of the University of Denver football stadium on the DU campus in Denver, Colorado (also known as ''Hilltop Stadium'' or ''Spring Hill Stadium'') from the parking area, which is nearly full. Several football players are visible on the field and sidelines.

Dates: between 1920-1930

University of Denver Stadium, between 1945-1960

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0004.00128.00001
Abstract

Aerial view of the University of Denver (DU) stadium during a men's football game in Denver, Colorado. Quonset huts and veterans' housing are visible in the foreground.

Dates: between 1945-1960

University of Denver Stadium, between 1925-1935

 Item
Identifier: U300.06.0008.01201
Abstract

Exterior view of the University of Denver football stadium during a men's football game in Denver, Colorado. The field next to the stadium is filled with cars, and the stands are visible.

Dates: between 1925-1935

University of Denver Stadium, 1953 April

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0060.00026
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers fans pack the stands of the stadium during a men's football game.

Dates: 1953 April

University of Denver Stadium Aerial Shot, 1954 November 6

 Item
Identifier: U300.06.0029.00044
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Stadium, also referred to as Hilltop, aerial view taken during a football game on November 6, 1954.

Dates: 1954 November 6

University of Denver, University of Utah, October 20, 1934, 1934 October 20

 Item
Identifier: U300.03.0084.00002
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1934 October 20

University of Kansas vs. University of Denver, September 27, 1946, D.U. Stadium, 1946 September 27

 Item
Identifier: U300.03.0084.00011
Abstract

Program for the University of Denver (DU) football game against the University of Kansas on September 27, 1946 at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Program includes: team rosters, statistics, schedules, cheers, song lyrics, team and individual player portraits.

Dates: 1946 September 27

Utah vs Denver, 1936 October 17

 Item
Identifier: U300.05.0411.00002
Abstract

Program for the University of Denver football game against University of Utah on October 17, 1936 at the Denver University Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Program includes: team rosters, statistics, schedules, team and individual player portraits.

Dates: 1936 October 17

Utah vs. Denver, Oct. 25, 1941, 1941 October 25

 Item
Identifier: U300.03.0084.00009
Abstract

Program for the University of Denver (DU) football game against University of Utah on October 25, 1941 at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Program includes: team rosters, statistics, schedules, cheers, song lyrics, team and individual player portraits.

Dates: 1941 October 25