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 145 Collections and/or Records:
University of Denver Campus, between 1980-1999
University of Denver Campus, between 1960-1980
Aerial view of the University of Denver campus in Denver, Colorado. Buildings visible include: University Hall, Johnson-McFarlane Hall, Mary Reed Building, University of Denver Stadium, Buchtel Memorial Chapel, and Margery Reed Building.
University of Denver Campus, between 1909-1916
Black and white contact sheet with exterior and aerial views of the University Park Campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado. Buildings visible include University Hall, Carnegie Library, Buchtel Memorial Chapel, Mary Reed Building, and University of Denver Stadium.
University of Denver Campus, between 1958-1962
Aerial view of the University of Denver campus in Denver, Colorado. The image was taken near the area above the intersection of Iliff and High Streets, facing Northeast. The following buildings are visible: Johnson-McFarlane Hall, Hilltop Stadium, Buchtel Memorial Chapel, University Hall, and Mary Reed Building.
University of Denver Field House Arena Construction, 1971-1972
Construction of the University of Denver (DU) Pioneers Field House Arena.
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 August 1
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows the home stands being constructed.
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 June 23
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows the site location.
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows the field along with the home side of the stands in the midst of construction.
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows the home side of the stands in the midst of construction.
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows the back side of the home stands in the midst of construction.