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 69 Collections and/or Records:
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 July 11
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows a leveled dirt field where the grass field will be located.
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 September 9
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows the lower level of the home stands nearly completed as members of the construction crew continue to work.
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 September 29
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows members of the construction crew taking a break as they sit on the lower level of the home stands as the upper level is still under construction.
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 April 30
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows construction equipment working on leveling the site location.
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 September 9
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 April 23
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows a leveled dirt field where the grass field will be located.
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 October 10
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows a large group of individuals in the lower level of the home stands.
University of Denver Hilltop Stadium, 1925
Fans sit in the stands of the University of Denver (DU) Pioneers Hilltop Stadium for an event.
University of Denver Hilltop Stadium, 1925 October 3
Fans sit in the stands of the University of Denver (DU) Pioneers Hilltop Stadium for an event.
University of Denver Hilltop Stadium, between 1960-1970
Exterior view of seats in the stands of University of Denver (DU) Pioneers Hilltop Stadium spelling out ''LOVE.''