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Penrose Library (Denver, Colo.)

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Biography

In 1970, a 4.5 million gift for new Penrose Library is given by El Pomar Foundation.

Biography

In 1971, construction of Penrose Library begins and on October 14, 1972 the dedication for Penrose Library takes place.

Citation:
Board of Trustees Minutes – Volume S: page 32, 34-35.

Breck, A.D. (1996). From the rockies to the world (pg. 178); “Dedication service marks completion of library,” The University of Denver Clarion, vol. 77, no. 21, October 16, 1972, 1, 7; University of Denver. Special Collections and Archives. University of Denver Buildings Collection. Dedication invitation. [U123.01.0006.0031]

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Anderson Academic Commons (Denver, Colo.)

Found in 27 Collections and/or Records:

Aerial View of University of Denver Campus, between 1960-1969

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0029.0025.00002
Abstract

Aerial view of the University Park Campus of the University of Denver and the University Park neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The view is taken from east of campus and looks northwest, with the Santa Fe rail line, the South Platte River, and the Rocky Mountains visible in the background.

Dates: between 1960-1969

Aerial View of University Park Campus, between 1973-1983

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Identifier: U201.01.0033.0020.00005
Abstract

Aerial view of a portion of the University Park Campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado. The bird's eye view looking northeast includes Aspen Hall, Cherrington Hall, Evans Chapel, the Humanities Gardens, Mary Reed Building, Carnegie Hall, Science Hall, Penrose Library, Buchtel Chapel, University Hall, Margery Reed Hall, and I-25 in the background.

Dates: between 1973-1983

University of Denver Buchtel Chapel - Tower, between 1983-2008

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Identifier: U201.01.0015.0016.00031
Abstract

Exterior view of the University of Denver's Buchtel tower in Denver, Colorado. Penrose Library in the background and three students on the terrace in the foreground.

Dates: between 1983-2008

University of Denver Buchtel Chapel - Tower, between 1983-2008

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Identifier: U201.01.0015.0016.00032
Abstract

Exterior view of the University of Denver's Buchtel tower in Denver, Colorado. Tower with tree branches in the foreground.

Dates: between 1983-2008

University of Denver Buchtel Chapel - Tower, between 1983-2008

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Identifier: U201.01.0015.0016.00033
Abstract

Exterior view of the University of Denver's Buchtel tower in Denver, Colorado. Students on sidewalk in the foreground.

Dates: between 1983-2008

University of Denver Buchtel Chapel - Tower, between 1970-2008

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Identifier: U201.01.0015.0015.00037
Abstract

Exterior view of the University of Denver's Buchtel Tower in Denver, Colorado. Panoramic view of the tower with Penrose Library behind it. Students walk on sidewalks in front of the Tower.

Dates: between 1970-2008

University of Denver Campus, between 1980-1999

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Identifier: U201.01.0029.0022.00016
Abstract Bird's-eye view of the University Park Campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado. The view is taken from slightly to the southeast and extends south to Iliff Avenue, north to I-25, east to University Boulevard, and west to High Street, including Cherrington Hall, the Iliff School of Theology, University Hall, Mary Reed Building, Margery Reed Hall, Buchtel Chapel, Penrose Library, Science Hall, Driscoll Student Center, Sturm Hall, University of Denver Stadium, Field House Arena,...
Dates: between 1980-1999

University of Denver Campus, between 1980-1999

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0029.0022.00042
Abstract

View of the Buchtel Memorial Chapel and Penrose Library on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1980-1999

University of Denver Campus, between 1980-1999

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Identifier: U201.01.0029.0022.00051
Abstract

Exterior view of the University of Denver campus in Denver, Colorado. Buildings visible include the Buchtel Memorial Chapel, the Margery Reed Building, and Penrose Library.

Dates: between 1980-1999

University of Denver Campus, between 1950-1980

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Identifier: U201.01.0029.0024.00056
Abstract

Black and white print of students sitting or walking in front of Sturm Hall on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado. Penrose Library is visible in the background.

Dates: between 1950-1980

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