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:
Souvenir Program, University of Denver vs. Colorado Normal, Saturday, October 3, 1925, 1925
Program for the University of Denver football game against the Colorado Normal on Saturday, October 3, 1925 at the Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Program includes: team rosters, statistics, schedules, cheers, song lyrics, team and individual player portraits. Color cover illustration signed ''Cavally, Denver.''
United States Air Force Academy vs. University of Denver, November 8, 1958, Denver Colorado, 1958
Program for the University of Denver football game against United States Air Force Academy on November 8, 1958 at University of Denver Stadium, Denver, Colorado. Air Force produced program includes: team rosters, statistics, schedules, individual player portraits, Air Force Academy songs and yells, essay on cadet life including photographs (p. 16-17), essay on University of Denver (p. 23), 1958 rule changes. Cover illustration by Lon Keller.
University of Denver Aerial View, between 1950-1955
Aerial view of the University of Denver (DU) with the University of Denver Stadium and Field House Arena visible.
University of Denver Athletic Director Ellison Ketchum and Alfred Nelson, between 1944-1950
University of Denver (DU) Athletic Director Ellison Ketchum and Dean of the Community College Alfred Nelson look over the construction of the east stands of the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Campus, between 1967-1971
Aerial view of the University of Denver campus taken from the east in Denver, Colorado. The University of Denver Stadium, Centennial Halls, Centennial Towers, and the General Classroom Building (GCB) are visible.
University of Denver Campus, 1940
Aerial view of the University of Denver University Park campus in the early 1940s. In foreground, left to right: University Hall; Iliff School of Theology, and the Mary Reed Building (then the Mary Reed Library). In middle, left to right: the Alumni Gymnasium, Margery Reed Hall, Buchtel Memorial Chapel, and Science Hall. In background: DU Hilltop Stadium, before the construction of the Field House Arena.
University of Denver, Colorado College, November 3, 1934, 1934 November 3
Program for the University of Denver (DU) football game against Colorado College on November 3, 1934 at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Program includes: team rosters, statistics, schedules, cheers, song lyrics, team and individual player portraits.
University of Denver, Colorado School of Mines, September 21, 1934, 1934 September 21
Program for the University of Denver (DU) football game against Colorado College on November 3, 1934 at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Program includes: team rosters, statistics, schedules, cheers, song lyrics, team and individual player portraits.
University of Denver Football, 1958, Press - Radio - Television, 1958
University of Denver Football press book. Contains the University of Denver's 1958 varsity and freshman football season schedules, 1957 varsity and freshman results, brief biographies of DU coaching staff, 1958 schedule of games listed by opponent and including DU's past record with opponent, 1958 University of Denver Football Roster, player sketches, list of lettermen returning and not returning, name pronunciation guide, press and radio information.
University of Denver Football, 1959 Pioneers, Press - Radio - Television, 1959
University of Denver Football press book. Contains the University of Denver's 1959 varsity and freshman football season schedules, 1958 varsity and freshman results, brief biographies of DU coaching staff, 1959 schedule of games listed by opponent and including DU's past record with opponent, 1959 University of Denver Football Roster, player sketches, list of lettermen returning and not returning, name pronunciation guide, press and radio information.