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]
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University of Denver Alumni Gymnasium, 1913
University of Denver (DU) Alumni Gymnasium in the midst of a snow storm.
University of Denver Alumni Gymnasium, between 1915-1925
Exterior view of the University of Denver (DU) Alumni Gymnasium.
University of Denver Alumni Gymnasium, between 1940-1950
Exterior view of the University of Denver (DU) Alumni Gymnasium.
University of Denver Alumni Gymnasium, between 1910-1920
Postcard featuring an image of the University of Denver (DU) Alumni Gymnasium.
University of Denver Alumni Gymnasium, between 1985-1995
Exterior view of the University of Denver (DU) Alumni Gymnasium.
University of Denver Alumni Gymnasium, between 1910-1920
Postcard featuring an image of the University of Denver (DU) Alumni Gymnasium.
University of Denver Alumni Gymnasium, 1913-1914
Postcard with an image of the University of Denver (DU) Alumni Gymnasium.
University of Denver Alumni Gymnasium, 1947
Exterior view of the University of Denver (DU) Alumni Gymnasium.
University of Denver Alumni Gymnasium, between 1920-1930
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.