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 170 Collections and/or Records:
University of Denver Men's Football Game Halftime Rally, 1951 October
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football game halftime rally featuring a marching band performing during a game at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Football Game Halftime Rally, 1957 November
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football game halftime rally shows band members getting the attention of the crowd just outside the stadium seats during a game at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Football Game Halftime Rally, 1957 November
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football game halftime rally shows band members getting the attention of the crowd just outside the stadium seats during a game at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Football Game Halftime Rally, between 1950-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football game halftime rally shows band members performing on the grass while holding up signs that read: ''Your Gift, Their Future.''
University of Denver Men's Football Game Halftime Rally, 1951 November
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football game halftime rally featuring a marching band performing during a game at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Football Game Halftime Rally, 1957 November
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football game halftime rally shows band members getting the attention of the crowd just outside the stadium seats during a game at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Football Game Halftime Tug of War Match, between 1950-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football game halftime program featuring a game of tug of war by the students on the field.
University of Denver Men's Football Player, 1954
University of Denver Pioneers men's football player (32) mugs for the camera on the field at the DU football stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Football Player Charley Olson, 1955
1955 University of Denver Pioneers men's football player Charley Olson (71) mugs for the camera at the DU football stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Football Player Ed Schneider, between 1944-1945
University of Denver Pioneers men's football player Ed Schneider poses in a crouched stance at the DU football stadium.