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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 Practice with Coach John Roning, between 1956-1960

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0011.00082
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers football players lift their legs as head coach John Roning inspects their cleats during practice in the University of Denver Stadium.

Dates: between 1956-1960

University of Denver Football Stadium, between 1945-1960

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0389.00063
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Football stadium being cleared of snow by workers with shovels after a snow storm.

Dates: between 1945-1960

University of Denver Football Stadium, between 1945-1960

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0389.00064
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Football stadium being cleared of snow by workers with shovels after a snow storm.

Dates: between 1945-1960

University of Denver Football Stadium, between 1950-1960

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0389.00065
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Football stadium statue shown on the outside of the field.

Dates: between 1950-1960

University of Denver Football Stadium, between 1950-1960

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0389.00068
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Football stadium stands.

Dates: between 1950-1960

University of Denver Football Stadium, 1948

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0389.00070
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Football stadium stands.

Dates: 1948

University of Denver Football Stadium, between 1950-1960

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0389.00072
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Football stadium stands.

Dates: between 1950-1960

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, between 1945-1955

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0389.00081
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Football stadium stands.

Dates: between 1945-1955

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