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 308 Collections and/or Records:
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 July 9
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows the grass field being worked on and a portion of the home stands.
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 July 9
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows the pillars being constructed for the home stands.
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 August 1
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows construction workers building the home stands. Cars are parked on the road alongside the construction.
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 September 29
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows the construction of the back side of the home stands. A sign reading Hallack & Howard Lumber Co. is posted in the background.
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 April 4
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows workers in the early stages of construction.
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 October 3
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows a large amount of individuals standing in the stands as they continue to be built.
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 July 1
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows construction of the grass field.
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 July 4
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows the grass field.
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 July 4
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows the two large pillars where the home stands will be constructed.
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 July 1
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows the two large pillars where the home stands will be constructed.