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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 176 Collections and/or Records:

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

University of Denver Football Stadium, between 1960-1970

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0388.00046
Abstract

Exterior view of the University of Denver (DU) Stadium east stands.

Dates: between 1960-1970

University of Denver Football Stadium, 1926

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0388.00058
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football stadium dedication ceremony.

Dates: 1926

University of Denver Football Stadium and Field House Arena, between 1950-1960

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0389.00071
Abstract

Exterior view of the University of Denver (DU) Football stadium and Field House Arena.

Dates: between 1950-1960

University of Denver Football Stadium Concrete Yardline Markers, between 1970-1972

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0387.00288
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) football stadium concrete forty and forty-five yardline markers.

Dates: between 1970-1972

University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 August 1

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0050.00001
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows a side view of the home stands being constructed.

Dates: 1925 August 1

University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 August 1

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0050.00002
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows members of the construction crew working on the home stands.

Dates: 1925 August 1