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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 110 Collections and/or Records:

University of Denver Football Stadium, 1925 October 24

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0389.00073
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Football stadium with the east stands filled with spectators soon after the completion of the stadium's construction.

Dates: 1925 October 24

University of Denver Football Stadium, 1926

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0389.00088
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Football stadium stands filled with spectators during a game.

Dates: 1926

University of Denver Football Stadium Groundbreaking, 1925

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0387.00299
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers football stadium groundbreaking ceremony featuring administrators of the school.

Dates: 1925

University of Denver Football Stadium Groundbreaking, 1925

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0387.00301
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers football stadium groundbreaking ceremony featuring administrators of the school.

Dates: 1925

University of Denver Football Stadium Groundbreaking, 1925

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0387.00302
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers football stadium groundbreaking ceremony featuring administrators of the school.

Dates: 1925

University of Denver Football Stadium Groundbreaking, 1925

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0387.00303
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers football stadium groundbreaking ceremony featuring administrators of the school.

Dates: 1925

University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1950-1955

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0004.00010
Abstract

University of Denver Pioneers men's football player runs with the ball as his teammates block for him during a game at the DU football stadium in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1950-1955

University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1950-1955

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0004.00011
Abstract

University of Denver Pioneers football player (55) runs with the football as teammates (78) and (82) block for him during a game at the DU football stadium in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1950-1955

University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1950-1955

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0004.00017
Abstract

University of Denver Pioneers football player (20) runs with the ball as teammate (31) blocks the opposition during a men's football game at the DU football stadium in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1950-1955

University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1945-1955

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0004.00036
Abstract

A University of Denver Pioneers men's football player is tackled with the ball as a near-capacity crowd watches during a game at the DU football stadium in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1945-1955