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Alumni Gymnasium (Denver, Colo.)

 Organization

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 1 Collection or Record:

DU Men's Basketball Team, 1953 May

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0071.0005.00001
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1953 May