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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 74 Collections and/or Records:

University of Denver Football Digest, Vol. 2, No. 4, St. Mary's Gaels, University of Denver, October 23, 1948, 1948

 Item
Identifier: U300.03.0007.00025
Abstract

Program for the University of Denver football game against St. Mary’s College of California on October 23, 1948 at the Denver University Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Program includes: team rosters, statistics, schedules, team and individual player portraits. Cover illustration by Lon Keller.

Dates: 1948

University of Denver Football Information, 1947, 1947

 Item
Identifier: U300.03.0007.00046
Abstract 1947 University of Denver football typed publicity pamphlet. Contains brief history of the University of Denver, overview of position players, roster, thumbnail sketches of coaches, feature material on the individual players called ''pioneer cuff notes'', 1946 records and 1947 schedules of opponents, lifetime record with 1947 opponents, 1947-1948 basketball schedule, pertinent information on University of Denver: location, team nicknames, stadium, radio stations broadcasting games. Page 22,...
Dates: 1947

University of Denver, Football Information, 1956, Press - Radio - Television, 1956

 Item
Identifier: U300.03.0007.00051
Abstract University of Denver Football press book. Contains the University of Denver's 1956 varsity and freshman football season schedules, 1955 varsity and freshman results, brief biographies of DU coaching staff, 1956 schedule of games listed by opponent and including DU's past record with opponent, 1956 University of Denver Football Roster, player sketches, list of lettermen returning and not returning, name pronunciation guide, press and radio information. Cover and page 1 are embossed with...
Dates: 1956

University of Denver, Football Information, 1956, Press - Radio - Television, 1956

 Item
Identifier: U300.03.0007.00052
Abstract University of Denver Football press book. Contains the University of Denver's 1956 varsity and freshman football season schedules, 1955 varsity and freshman results, brief biographies of DU coaching staff, 1956 schedule of games listed by opponent and including DU's past record with opponent, 1956 University of Denver Football Roster, player sketches, list of lettermen returning and not returning, name pronunciation guide, press and radio information. Cover stamped: University of Denver...
Dates: 1956

University of Denver, Football Information, 1957, Press - Radio - Television, 1957

 Item
Identifier: U300.03.0007.00053
Abstract University of Denver Football press book. Contains the University of Denver's 1957 varsity and freshman football season schedules, 1956 varsity and freshman results, brief biographies of DU coaching staff, 1957 schedule of games listed by opponent and including DU's past record with opponent, 1957 University of Denver Football Roster, player sketches, list of lettermen returning and not returning, name pronunciation guide, press and radio information. Cover stamped: University of Denver...
Dates: 1957

University of Denver Football Stadium Groundbreaking, 1925

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0387.00299
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers football stadium groundbreaking ceremony featuring administrators of the school.

Dates: 1925

University of Denver Football Stadium Groundbreaking, 1925

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0387.00301
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers football stadium groundbreaking ceremony featuring administrators of the school.

Dates: 1925

University of Denver Football Stadium Groundbreaking, 1925

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0387.00302
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers football stadium groundbreaking ceremony featuring administrators of the school.

Dates: 1925

University of Denver Football Stadium Groundbreaking, 1925

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0387.00303
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers football stadium groundbreaking ceremony featuring administrators of the school.

Dates: 1925

University of Denver, Pioneer Pigskin Review, Brigham Young vs. Denver, Saturday, November 10, 1956, Univ. of Denver Stadium, 1956

 Item
Identifier: U300.03.0007.00041
Abstract

Program for the University of Denver football game against Brigham Young University on Saturday, November 10, 1956 at University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Program includes: team rosters, statistics, schedules, team and individual player portraits, school songs and yells.

Dates: 1956