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 288 Collections and/or Records:
University of Denver Stadium, between 1925-1935
Panoramic shot of University of Denver (DU) Stadium (Hilltop) during a men's football game.
University of Denver Stadium, between 1965-1971
University of Denver (DU) Stadium football field from the west stands.
University of Denver Stadium, between 1950-1960
University of Denver (DU) Stadium stands filled up by spectators.
University of Denver Stadium, 1954 September
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football stadium filled with spectators.
University of Denver Stadium, 1950 November
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football stadium filled with spectators.
University of Denver Stadium, 1953 April
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers fans pack the stands of the stadium during a men's football game.
University of Denver Stadium Aerial Shot, 1954 November 6
University of Denver (DU) Stadium, also referred to as Hilltop, aerial view taken during a football game on November 6, 1954.
University of Denver Stadium Scoreboard, between 1955-1971
Front view of the University of Denver Stadium football scoreboard in Denver, Colorado. Scoreboard fields read: ''Public Service Company of Colorado. Quarter: Visitors: Denver: Down: Yards to Go:'' and the game clock is visible.
University of Denver vs. Colorado College Men's Football Game, 1954 September 17
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player Charles DeLuca and opposing Colorado College players Ed Ficek (77) and Walt Bennett (83) watch as a referee calls the outcome from the coin toss during a night game on September 17, 1954 in the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Members of the Air Force Academy are present in the center wearing DU hats.
University of Denver vs. Colorado College Men's Football Game, 1954 September 17
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player Charles DeLuca and opposing Colorado College players Ed Ficek (77) and Walt Bennett (83) watch the coin toss with members of the Air Force Academy and a referee center during a night game on September 17, 1954 in the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.