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 520 Collections and/or Records:
University of Denver Men's Football Practice, between 1950-1955
University of Denver Pioneers men's football player (20) runs with the ball as player (21) in the far left and player (54) to the right try to tackle him during a practice at the DU stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Football Scrimmage, 1925 October 3
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football team scrimmages for the first time at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Football Scrimmage, 1925 October 3
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football team scrimmages for the first time at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado. In the image a football player punts the ball into the air.
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.
University of Denver Men's Football Stadium, between 1925-1935
Exterior view of the University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football stadium.
University of Denver Men's Football Stadium, between 1935-1955
Aerial view of the University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football stadium.
University of Denver Men's Football Stadium, between 1935-1955
Image of the University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football stadium at field level.
University of Denver Men's Football Stadium, 1957 November
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football stadium painted before a game against Air Force.
University of Denver Men's Football Stadium, between 1950-1960
Aerial view of University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football stadium taken from the roof of the Mary Reed Library building.