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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 14 Collections and/or Records:

University of Denver Football Stadium, 1925 October 24

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0389.00073
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Football stadium with the east stands filled with spectators soon after the completion of the stadium's construction.

Dates: 1925 October 24

University of Denver Football Stadium, 1926

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0389.00088
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Football stadium stands filled with spectators during a game.

Dates: 1926

University of Denver Hilltop Stadium, 1925

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0062.00094
Abstract

Fans sit in the stands of the University of Denver (DU) Pioneers Hilltop Stadium for an event.

Dates: 1925

University of Denver Hilltop Stadium, 1925 October 3

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0062.00095
Abstract

Fans sit in the stands of the University of Denver (DU) Pioneers Hilltop Stadium for an event.

Dates: 1925 October 3

University of Denver Hilltop Stadium, between 1960-1970

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0062.00099
Abstract

Exterior view of seats in the stands of University of Denver (DU) Pioneers Hilltop Stadium spelling out ''LOVE.''

Dates: between 1960-1970

University of Denver Men's Football Spectators, 1954 September

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0389.00069
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Football stadium stands filled with spectators during a night game.

Dates: 1954 September

University of Denver Men's Football Spectators, 1926

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0389.00080
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Football stadium stands filled with spectators during a game.

Dates: 1926

University of Denver Stadium, 1954 September

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0388.00061
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football stadium filled with spectators.

Dates: 1954 September

University of Denver Stadium, 1950 November

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0388.00062
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football stadium filled with spectators.

Dates: 1950 November

University of Denver Stadium, between 1925-1930

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0388.00070
Abstract

Exterior view of the University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football stadium filled with spectators.

Dates: between 1925-1930