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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 520 Collections and/or Records:

United States Air Force Academy vs. University of Denver, November 8, 1958, Denver Colorado, 1958

 Item
Identifier: U300.03.0007.00044
Abstract

Program for the University of Denver football game against United States Air Force Academy on November 8, 1958 at University of Denver Stadium, Denver, Colorado. Air Force produced program includes: team rosters, statistics, schedules, individual player portraits, Air Force Academy songs and yells, essay on cadet life including photographs (p. 16-17), essay on University of Denver (p. 23), 1958 rule changes. Cover illustration by Lon Keller.

Dates: 1958

University of Denver Aerial View, between 1950-1955

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0063.00086
Abstract

Aerial view of the University of Denver (DU) with the University of Denver Stadium and Field House Arena visible.

Dates: between 1950-1955

University of Denver Athletic Director Ellison Ketchum and Alfred Nelson, between 1944-1950

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0063.00091
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Athletic Director Ellison Ketchum and Dean of the Community College Alfred Nelson look over the construction of the east stands of the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1944-1950

University of Denver Campus, between 1967-1971

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0002.00131
Abstract

Aerial view of the University of Denver campus taken from the east in Denver, Colorado. The University of Denver Stadium, Centennial Halls, Centennial Towers, and the General Classroom Building (GCB) are visible.

Dates: between 1967-1971

University of Denver Campus, 1940

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0002.00215
Abstract

Aerial view of the University of Denver University Park campus in the early 1940s. In foreground, left to right: University Hall; Iliff School of Theology, and the Mary Reed Building (then the Mary Reed Library). In middle, left to right: the Alumni Gymnasium, Margery Reed Hall, Buchtel Memorial Chapel, and Science Hall. In background: DU Hilltop Stadium, before the construction of the Field House Arena.

Dates: 1940

University of Denver Campus, between 1980-1999

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0029.0022.00016
Abstract Bird's-eye view of the University Park Campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado. The view is taken from slightly to the southeast and extends south to Iliff Avenue, north to I-25, east to University Boulevard, and west to High Street, including Cherrington Hall, the Iliff School of Theology, University Hall, Mary Reed Building, Margery Reed Hall, Buchtel Chapel, Penrose Library, Science Hall, Driscoll Student Center, Sturm Hall, University of Denver Stadium, Field House Arena,...
Dates: between 1980-1999

University of Denver Campus, between 1960-1980

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0029.0025.00004
Abstract

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.

Dates: between 1960-1980

University of Denver Campus, between 1909-1916

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0033.0015.00018
Abstract

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.

Dates: between 1909-1916

University of Denver Campus, between 1958-1962

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0033.0018.00005
Abstract

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.

Dates: between 1958-1962

University of Denver, Colorado College, November 3, 1934, 1934 November 3

 Item
Identifier: U300.03.0084.00003
Abstract

Program for the University of Denver (DU) football game against Colorado College on November 3, 1934 at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Program includes: team rosters, statistics, schedules, cheers, song lyrics, team and individual player portraits.

Dates: 1934 November 3