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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 447 Collections and/or Records:

University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 July 4

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0047.00074
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows the location of where the stadium will be built as well as some early construction.

Dates: 1925 July 4

University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 July 24

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0047.00075
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows the location of where the stadium will be as well as the grass field.

Dates: 1925 July 24

University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 July 24

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Identifier: U300.01.0047.00076
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows workers in the midst of construction of the perimeter of the field.

Dates: 1925 July 24

University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 March 6

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Identifier: U300.01.0047.00077
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows the site location.

Dates: 1925 March 6

University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 June 27

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Identifier: U300.01.0047.00078
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows the site location as workers build a perimeter.

Dates: 1925 June 27

University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 August 21

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Identifier: U300.01.0047.00079
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows two unidentified individuals posing for a photograph in front of the ongoing construction.

Dates: 1925 August 21

University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 August 31

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Identifier: U300.01.0047.00080
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows the home stands in the midst of construction.

Dates: 1925 August 31

University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 April 30

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0047.00081
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows construction workers leveling out the surface where the field will be located.

Dates: 1925 April 30

University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 August 31

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0047.00082
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows the construction of the back side of the home stands. A sign reading Hallack & Howard Lumber Co. is posted in the background.

Dates: 1925 August 31

University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 August 21

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0047.00083
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows the grass field and the construction of the away side stands.

Dates: 1925 August 21