University of Denver Stadium (Denver, Colo.)
Organization
Scope Note
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.)
Ground Breaking for the "Hill Top" Stadium in 1925.
Sources
Card Catalog. Administration- Board of Trustees.
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:
Football Digest: University of Denver vs. Colorado Mines, September 24, 1937, 1937 September 24
Item
Identifier: U300.03.0084.00007
Overview
Program for the University of Denver (DU) football game against Colorado School of Mines on September 24, 1937 at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Program includes: team rosters, statistics, schedules, cheers, song lyrics, team and individual player portraits.
Dates:
1937 September 24
Football Digest, University of Denver vs. Wyoming, Nov. 5, 1932, 1932
Item
Identifier: U300.03.0007.00006
Overview
Program for the University of Denver football game against the University of Wyoming on November 5, 1932 at the Denver University Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Program includes: team rosters, statistics, schedules, cheers, song lyrics, team and individual player portraits. Color cover illustration signed ''Wolfin Barger.''
Dates:
1932
Fourth Annual Denver Post Charity Football Game, Chicago Cardinals vs. Washington Redskins and Colorado High School All Stars North vs. South, D. U. Stadium, Aug. 26, 1950, 1950
Item
Identifier: U300.03.0007.00061
Overview
Program for the Fourth Annual Denver Post Charity Football Game featuring the Chicago Cardinals vs. Washington Redskins and Colorado High School All Stars North vs. South at D. U. Stadium on Aug. 26, 1950. Program includes: player sketches, 1950 football rule changes, team rosters, statistics, team and individual player portraits, article by Denver Post Sports Editor Marvin McCarthy. Cover illustration by Larry Tisdale.
Dates:
1950
Hand Lithograph of University of Denver Stadium
Item
Identifier: U201.01.0107.00001
Overview
Lithograph of the entrance to the Universtiy of Denver Stadium.
Dates:
1864-
Hand Lithograph of University of Denver Stadium
Item
Identifier: U201.01.0113.00001
Overview
Lithograph of the entrance to the Universtiy of Denver Stadium.
Dates:
1864-
Hand Lithograph of University of Denver Stadium
Item
Identifier: U201.01.0113.00002
Overview
Lithograph of the entrance to the Universtiy of Denver Stadium.
Dates:
1864-
Hand Lithograph of University of Denver Stadium
File — Box: U201.01.0107
Identifier: U201.01.0107
Overview
Black and white framed and matted hand lithograph depiction of the outside of the University of Denver Stadium.
Dates:
1864-
Hand Lithograph of University of Denver Stadium
File — Box: U201.01.0113
Identifier: U201.01.0113
Overview
Contains hand lithographs of DU stadium entrance. (2) copies - 1 framed, 1 matted.
Dates:
1864-
Kristi D. Rowland Collection
Collection
Identifier: M330
Scope and Contents
Hilltop Stadium block.
Dates:
Other: Date Not Yet Determined
Lacrosse, 1971 April 20
Item
Identifier: U300.01.0002.00089
Overview
Partial roll of 35 mm. film negatives of individual and group portraits of the University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's lacrosse team, taken at Hilltop Stadium on April 20, 1971.
Dates:
1971 April 20