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Alumni Gymnasium (Denver, Colo.)

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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]

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University of Denver Women's Gymnastics Class, 1921

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Identifier: U300.01.0002.00019
Abstract A University of Denver women's gymnastics class poses for a photograph inside the DU Alumni Gymnasium. Three banners are hanging above the stage, from right (partially visible) ''Conference Champions Basketball,'' ''[] Champions Football [year illegible]'' and ''Conference Championship Basketball 1915.'' A banner hanging inside the stage reads ''Denver,'' and is partially obscured by a hanging American flag. Gymnastics rings are hanging from the ceiling. Photographic print, reproduced from...
Dates: 1921