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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 8 Collections and/or Records:

University of Denver Buchtel Chapel - Tower, between 1983-1998

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0015.0016.00007
Abstract

Exterior view of the University of Denver's Buchtel Tower in Denver, Colorado. Summer scene with students in the foreground.

Dates: between 1983-1998

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

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0015.0016.00009
Abstract

Exterior view of the University of Denver's Buchtel Tower in Denver, Colorado. Tower partially obscured by tree in the foreground; Penrose Library in the background.

Dates: between 1983-2008

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

 Item
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

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0015.0015.00014
Abstract

Exterior view of the University of Denver's Buchtel Tower in Denver, Colorado. Tower is far off in the background, grass and trees in the foreground. Penrose Library in background.

Dates: between 1983-2008

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

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0015.0015.00019
Abstract

Exterior view of the University of Denver's Buchtel Tower in Denver, Colorado. Winter view from University Hall, snowy courtyard in the foreground.

Dates: between 1983-2008

University of Denver Buchtel Chapel - Tower, between 1983-1998

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0015.0015.00023
Abstract

Exterior view of the University of Denver's Buchtel Tower in Denver, Colorado. Yellow flowers in the foreground.

Dates: between 1983-1998

University of Denver Buchtel Chapel - Tower, between 1985-2008

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0015.0015.00031
Abstract

Exterior view of the University of Denver's Buchtel Tower in Denver, Colorado, with Penrose Library in background. Three students on the terrace in the foreground.

Dates: between 1985-2008

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

 Item
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

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