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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 13 Collections and/or Records:

University of Denver Men's Track and Field Team Member Walt Gibson, between 1960-1965

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0003.00085
Abstract

University of Denver Pioneers men's track and field team member Walt Gibson practices hurdles in the DU stadium in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1960-1965

University of Denver Men's Track and Field Team Member Warren Blair, 1953 May 16

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0002.00090
Abstract

University of Denver Pioneers men's track and field team member Warren Blair performs the high jump at the DU football stadium in Denver, Colorado on May 16, 1953.

Dates: 1953 May 16

University of Denver Track and Field Athletes, between 1955-1965

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0388.00024
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's track and field athletes run up the DU Football Stadium steps during a practice.

Dates: between 1955-1965