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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 Tower, 1949

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0387.00297
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) football stadium tower outside the west stands.

Dates: 1949

University of Denver General Classroom Building, between 1969-2000

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0018.0030.00007
Abstract

Exterior view of the General Classroom Building (later Sturm Hall) on the University Park Campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado, with a sign reading "University of Denver Home Basketball Schedule" in the foreground and University of Denver Stadium in the background.

Dates: between 1969-2000

University of Denver General Classroom Building, between 1969-2000

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0018.0030.00015
Abstract

University of Denver graduates parade past the General Classroom Building (later Sturm Hall) into University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado, where a stage has been set up in the middle of the field for the commencement ceremony.

Dates: between 1969-2000

University of Denver Hilltop Stadium, 1925

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0062.00094
Abstract

Fans sit in the stands of the University of Denver (DU) Pioneers Hilltop Stadium for an event.

Dates: 1925

University of Denver Hilltop Stadium, 1925 October 3

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0062.00095
Abstract

Fans sit in the stands of the University of Denver (DU) Pioneers Hilltop Stadium for an event.

Dates: 1925 October 3

University of Denver Hilltop Stadium, between 1960-1970

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0062.00099
Abstract

Exterior view of seats in the stands of University of Denver (DU) Pioneers Hilltop Stadium spelling out ''LOVE.''

Dates: between 1960-1970

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

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0063.00093
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football game featuring a performance by the band during a break in the game at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1950-1960

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

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0063.00094
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football game shown from a distance with the University of Denver Stadium in view.

Dates: between 1945-1955

University of Denver Men's Football Spectators, 1954 September

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0389.00069
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Football stadium stands filled with spectators during a night game.

Dates: 1954 September

University of Denver Men's Football Spectators, 1926

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0389.00080
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Football stadium stands filled with spectators during a game.

Dates: 1926