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Boettcher Center for Science, Engineering and Research (Denver, Colo.)

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University of Denver. 2050 East Iliff Avenue, Denver, Colorado 80208. Date built: 1960. Gross square feet 65,671. Alternate name: Boettcher Center.

Biography

Boettcher Foundation Science, Engineering and Research in 1959. (Largest. gift ever made to the University up to this date - $1,250,000)

Found in 191 Collections and/or Records:

University of Denver Boettcher Center - Construction and Ground Breaking, 1961

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0012.0025.00005
Abstract

Chancellor Alter, Cris Dobbins and one unknown trustee participate in the groundbreaking ceremony for the University of Denver's Boettcher Center in Denver, Colorado. The three are gathered around a shovel, and hold spades to pour dirt into a tin can.

Dates: 1961

University of Denver Boettcher Center - Construction and Ground Breaking, 1961-1963

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Identifier: U201.01.0012.0025.00006
Abstract

Exterior view of the construction of the University of Denver's Boettcher Center in Denver, Colorado. Silhouetted terrace wall in foreground.

Dates: 1961-1963

University of Denver Boettcher Center - Construction and Ground Breaking, 1961-1963

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Identifier: U201.01.0012.0025.00008
Abstract

Exterior view of the construction of the University of Denver's Boettcher Center in Denver, Colorado. Piles of dirt sit between concrete foundations. Two students in the bottom 1/3 of the picture.

Dates: 1961-1963

University of Denver Boettcher Center - Construction and Ground Breaking, 1961-1963

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0012.0025.00009
Abstract

Exterior view of the construction of the University of Denver's Boettcher Center in Denver, Colorado. Placing the stone around the base of the exterior walls.

Dates: 1961-1963

University of Denver Boettcher Center - Construction and Ground Breaking, 1961-1963

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Identifier: U201.01.0012.0025.00011
Abstract

Exterior view of the construction of the University of Denver's Boettcher Center in Denver, Colorado. Scaffolds aid in building the second story balcony/walkway.

Dates: 1961-1963

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