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 116 Collections and/or Records:
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 August 1
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows members of the construction crew working on a grass field as the home stands are visible in the background.
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 August 15
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows members of the construction crew working on the home stands.
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 August 21
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows members of the construction crew working on the home stands as the lower level nears completion.
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 August 21
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows a member of the construction crew standing near the top of the home stands.
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 August 6
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows the perimeter of the grass field as members of the construction crew begin working on the away side stands.
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 August 8
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows the grass field being watered as members of the construction crew begin work on the away side stands.
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 August 1
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows members of the construction crew working on the home stands in the distance.
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 August 21
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows the backside of the home stands.
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 April 7
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows construction equipment leveling the area during an early portion of construction.
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 March 6
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows the location site where the stadium will be prior to construction.