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Shwayder Art Building (Denver, Colo.)

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Biography

University of Denver. 2121 East Asbury Avenue, Denver, Colordao 80208. Date built: October 26, 1978. Gross square feet: 46,456. The Shwayder Art Building opened in 1978 and dedicated on May 15, 1979. It is named for the Jesse and Nellie Shwayder Foundation, which donated $1.7 million in stock toward the building project.

The Shwayder Art Building contains the Victoria H. Myhren Gallery, the principal exhibition venue of the School of Art and Art History.

Citation:
Breck, A.D. (1996). From the rockies to the world (pg. 181); University of Denver. Special Collections and Archives. University of Denver Buildings Collection. Groundbreaking invitation. [U123.01.0008.0024].

Found in 216 Collections and/or Records:

University of Denver Shwayder Art Building, Plans, 1977

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0012.0020.00002
Abstract

Photograph of an architect's drawing of the proposed exterior structure of the University of Denver's Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1977

University of Denver Shwayder Art Building, Plans, 1977

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0012.0020.00003
Abstract

Photograph of an architect's drawing of the proposed exterior structure of the University of Denver's Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1977

University of Denver Shwayder Art Building, Plans, 1977

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0012.0020.00004
Abstract

Photograph of an architect's drawing of the proposed exterior structure of the University of Denver's Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1977

University of Denver Shwayder Art Building, Plans, 1977

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0012.0020.00005
Abstract

Photograph of an architect's drawing of the proposed exterior structure of the University of Denver's Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado. Typed underneath drawing are the words: "University of Denver School of Art Slater-Paull & Associates".

Dates: 1977

University of Denver Shwayder Art Building, Plans, 1977

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0012.0020.00006
Abstract

Photograph of sketches for the proposed exterior structure of the University of Denver's Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado. Written on the drawing: "University of Denver The School of Art".

Dates: 1977

University of Denver Women's Soccer Match, between 1999-2002

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Identifier: U300.01.0008.00042
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers women's soccer team stands on the sidelines before a home match in Denver, Colorado. The Shwayder Art Building is visible in the background.

Dates: between 1999-2002

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Colorado 215
Built environment 208
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College campuses 190
Students 32