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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 42 Collections and/or Records:

University of Denver Alumni Gymnasium, between 1960-1970

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0063.00105
Abstract

Exterior view of the University of Denver (DU) Alumni Gymnasium.

Dates: between 1960-1970

University of Denver Alumni Gymnasium, between 1920-1930

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Identifier: U300.01.0063.00106
Abstract

Exterior view of the University of Denver (DU) Alumni Gymnasium.

Dates: between 1920-1930

University of Denver Alumni Gymnasium, between 1960-1980

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0062.00096
Abstract

Exterior view of the University of Denver (DU) Pioneers Alumni Gymnasium.

Dates: between 1960-1980

University of Denver Alumni Gymnasium, 1985

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Identifier: U300.01.0062.00100
Abstract

Construction outside of the University of Denver (DU) Pioneers Alumni Gymnasium.

Dates: 1985

University of Denver Alumni Gymnasium, between 1955-1975

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0062.00101
Abstract

Exterior view of the University of Denver (DU) Pioneers Alumni Gymnasium.

Dates: between 1955-1975

University of Denver Alumni Gymnasium, between 1950-1960

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0062.00103
Abstract

Exterior view of the University of Denver (DU) Pioneers Alumni Gymnasium.

Dates: between 1950-1960

University of Denver Alumni Gymnasium, between 1911-1932

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0062.00104
Abstract

Exterior view of the University of Denver (DU) Pioneers Alumni Gymnasium.

Dates: between 1911-1932

University of Denver Alumni Gymnasium, between 1911-1935

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0062.00105
Abstract

Exterior view of the University of Denver (DU) Pioneers Alumni Gymnasium.

Dates: between 1911-1935

University of Denver Alumni Gymnasium, between 1911-1950

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0062.00106
Abstract

Exterior view of the University of Denver (DU) Pioneers Alumni Gymnasium.

Dates: between 1911-1950

University of Denver Alumni Gymnasium, between 1911-1940

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0062.00107
Abstract

Exterior view of the University of Denver (DU) Pioneers Alumni Gymnasium.

Dates: between 1911-1940