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 21 Collections and/or Records:
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 Football Game and Stadium, between 1945-1960
Copy negative with two images. Top image: University of Denver men's football game at the DU stadium in Denver, Colorado. Bottom image: Aerial view of the University of Denver stadium during a men's football game in Denver, Colorado. Veterans' housing and Quonset huts are visible in the foreground.
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 Residence Halls, between 1958-1973
Aerial view of residence halls on the University of Denver campus in Denver, Colorado. Includes the University of Denver's Hilltop Stadium, and downtown Denver in the background.
University of Denver Stadium, 1925
Exterior view of the University of Denver stadium, also known as Hilltop Stadium, during construction on the University of Denver campus in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Stadium, 1925
Exterior view of the University of Denver stadium, also known as Hilltop Stadium, during construction, on the University of Denver campus in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Stadium Demolition, 1971
Exterior view of the University of Denver stadium, also known as Hilltop Stadium, during demolition, on the University of Denver campus in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Stadium Demolition, 1971
Exterior view of the University of Denver stadium, also known as Hilltop Stadium, during demolition, on the University of Denver campus in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Stadium Demolition, 1971
Exterior view of the University of Denver stadium, also known as Hilltop Stadium, during demolition, on the University of Denver campus in Denver, Colorado.