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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 273 Collections and/or Records:

University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1940-1955

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0029.00104
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player runs down the field with the ball as opposing players chase him towards the sideline during a game at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1940-1955

University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1955-1960

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0029.00108
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player (41) runs across the goalline into the endzone for a touchdown during a game at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1955-1960

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

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0029.00109
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player (22) runs in the open field towards the endzone as opposing defenders give chase and prepare to make a tackle during a game at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1950-1955

University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1945-1960

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0012.00001
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football game during halftime with a group of military soldiers on the field as spectators watch at the University of Denver (DU) Stadium in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1945-1960

University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1948-1949

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0051.00036
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player (26) is tackled at his ankles by an opposing defender while running with the ball during a game in the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1948-1949

University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1948-1949

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0051.00037
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player (12) tackles an opposing player as he runs up the middle of the field with the ball during a game in the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1948-1949

University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1950-1960

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0052.00034
Abstract

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.

Dates: between 1950-1960

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

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0063.00078
Abstract

Aerial view of the University of Denver (DU) Stadium filled with spectators during a men's football game.

Dates: between 1945-1955

University of Denver Men's Football Game, 1937 November 25

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0063.00081
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football game image with a clear shot of the west stands.

Dates: 1937 November 25

University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1950-1960

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0063.00089
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football game halftime performance by the band with the musicians lined up into three W's.

Dates: between 1950-1960