Alumni Gymnasium (Denver, Colo.)
Biography
University of Denver. Date built: 1910. "In 1910 Alumni Gymnasium was built on the site of the present-day Daniels College of Business. Conforming with the other buildings constructed during this era, the Roeschlaub-designed structure incorporated features found in Roman or Renaissance architecture. The prototype for the building was the Roman Basilica. [...] During World War I, the gymnasium was converted into a barracks, housing close to 300 military personnel. Additionally, a hopsital wing was constructed on the building's north side" (Built for Learning, p. 18). "Alumni Gymnasium was imploded in September 1997 to make way for the Daniels College of Business" (Built for Learning, p. 36).
Biography
Alumni Gymnasium Dedication in 1908.
Sources
University of Denver. (1908). The Denver Times. (1908). Governor Changes Site for University Building In Order to Save Fine Trees. [U123.01.0001.0003]
Found in 48 Collections and/or Records:
DU Men's Basketball Team, 1953 May
Group shot of a men's basketball team at the University of Denver in the Alumni Gym with a basketball hoop in the background. Eight members of the team are standing, and five are kneeling in front of them; the player on the far left is handing a basketball to a coach. The players are wearing long pants and white DU T-shirts and are all looking in the direction of the coach.
Physical Education - Men's Tumbling Team
Group portrait of a men's tumbling team at the University of Denver. The group of twelve students are standing or sitting in the Alumni Gym, wearing long pants and tank tops. Visible in the background are students playing basketball and banners reading: "Conference Champions Basketball" and "Conference Championship Baseball 1915."
University of Denver Alumni Gym Training Center for Women's Gymnastics, 1992-1993
Interior view of the University of Denver (DU) Pioneers Alumni Gym Training Center for Women's Gymnastics.
University of Denver Alumni Gym Training Center for Women's Gymnastics, 1992-1993
Interior view of the University of Denver (DU) Pioneers Alumni Gym Training Center for Women's Gymnastics.
University of Denver Alumni Gymnasium, between 1920-1940
Exterior view of the University of Denver (DU) Alumni Gymnasium.
University of Denver Alumni Gymnasium, between 1915-1935
Exterior view of the University of Denver (DU) Alumni Gymnasium.
University of Denver Alumni Gymnasium, 1959 September
Exterior view of the University of Denver (DU) Alumni Gymnasium.
University of Denver Alumni Gymnasium, between 1975-1980
Exterior view of the University of Denver (DU) Alumni Gymnasium.
University of Denver Alumni Gymnasium, between 1970-1975
Exterior view of the University of Denver (DU) Alumni Gymnasium.
University of Denver Alumni Gymnasium, between 1970-1975
Interior view of the University of Denver (DU) Alumni Gymnasium.