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 299 Collections and/or Records:
University of Denver Intramural Soccer Match, 1971 November 17
A University of Denver intramural soccer player scores a penalty during a match at the DU stadium in Denver, Colorado on November 17, 1971. Snow is visible on the field.
University of Denver Intramural Soccer Match, 1971 November 17
A University of Denver intramural soccer player dribbles the ball up the field during a match at the DU stadium in Denver, Colorado on November 17, 1971. Snow is visible on the field.
University of Denver Intramural Soccer Match, 1971 November 17
A University of Denver intramural soccer player prepares to kick the ball during a match at the DU stadium in Denver, Colorado on November 17, 1971. Snow is visible on the field.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1950-1956
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football team competes in a game in the University of Denver Stadium.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1950-1960
University of Denver Pioneers men's football player jumps up to disrupt a pass from the opposing quarterback during a game at the DU football stadium in Denver, Colorado. The bleachers and fans (many of whom are wrapped in blankets) are visible, and there is snow on the field and in the bleachers.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1950-1955
University of Denver Pioneers men's football player runs with the ball as his teammates block for him during a game at the DU football stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1950-1955
University of Denver Pioneers football player (55) runs with the football as teammates (78) and (82) block for him during a game at the DU football stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1950-1955
University of Denver Pioneers football player (20) runs with the ball as teammate (31) blocks the opposition during a men's football game at the DU football stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1945-1955
A University of Denver Pioneers men's football player is tackled with the ball as a near-capacity crowd watches during a game at the DU football stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1930-1950
University of Denver Pioneers men's football team sets up a defensive play during a near-capacity night game at the DU Stadium in Denver, Colorado. The scoreboard reads: ''1 Quarter. Visitors: 8. Denver: 13. 2 Down. 3 Yards to Go. 7:30.''