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 529 Collections and/or Records:
University of Denver Field House Arena Construction, 1971-1972
Construction of the University of Denver (DU) Pioneers Field House Arena.
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.
University of Denver Football Digest Vol. 1, No. 8, Wyoming University vs. University of Denver, Thursday, November 24, 1949, 1949
Program for the University of Denver football game against University of Wyoming on November 24, 1949 at the Denver University Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Program includes: team rosters, statistics, schedules, team and individual player portraits. Cover illustration by Lon Keller.
University of Denver Football Digest, Vol. 2, No. 3, Colorado A & M vs. Univ. of Denver, October 8, 1948, 1948
Program for the University of Denver football game against Colorado A & M College on October 8, 1948 at the Denver University Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Program includes: team rosters, statistics, schedules, team and individual player portraits. Cover illustration by Lon Keller.
University of Denver Football Digest, Vol. 2, No. 3., Utah University vs. University of Denver, Homecoming, October 16, 1948, 1948
Program for the University of Denver football game against University of Utah on October 16, 1948 at the Denver University Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Program includes: team rosters, statistics, schedules, team and individual player portraits. Cover illustration by Lon Keller.
University of Denver Football Digest, Vol. 2, No. 4, St. Mary's Gaels, University of Denver, October 23, 1948, 1948
Program for the University of Denver football game against St. Mary’s College of California on October 23, 1948 at the Denver University Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Program includes: team rosters, statistics, schedules, team and individual player portraits. Cover illustration by Lon Keller.
University of Denver Football Fans, between 1945-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers football fans participate in a cheer from the stands near the forty-five yard line during a football game in the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Football Game and Stadium, between 1945-1960
Copy negative with two images. Top image: University of Denver men's football game at the DU stadium in Denver, Colorado. Bottom image: Aerial view of the University of Denver stadium during a men's football game in Denver, Colorado. Veterans' housing and Quonset huts are visible in the foreground.