University of Denver Stadium (Denver, Colo.)
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
University of Denver (DU) football stadium tower outside the west stands.
University of Denver General Classroom Building, between 1969-2000
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.
University of Denver General Classroom Building, between 1969-2000
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.
University of Denver Hilltop Stadium, 1925
Fans sit in the stands of the University of Denver (DU) Pioneers Hilltop Stadium for an event.
University of Denver Hilltop Stadium, 1925 October 3
Fans sit in the stands of the University of Denver (DU) Pioneers Hilltop Stadium for an event.
University of Denver Hilltop Stadium, between 1960-1970
Exterior view of seats in the stands of University of Denver (DU) Pioneers Hilltop Stadium spelling out ''LOVE.''
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1950-1960
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.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1945-1955
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football game shown from a distance with the University of Denver Stadium in view.
University of Denver Men's Football Spectators, 1954 September
University of Denver (DU) Football stadium stands filled with spectators during a night game.
University of Denver Men's Football Spectators, 1926
University of Denver (DU) Football stadium stands filled with spectators during a game.