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Shwayder Art Building (Denver, Colo.)

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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 Schwayder Art Building, Dedication, 1979 May 15

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0012.0013.00017
Abstract

Exterior view of the front of the University of Denver's new Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado. A man gives a speech at the dedication service on the front steps of the building.

Dates: 1979 May 15

University of Denver Schwayder Art Building, Dedication, 1979 May 15

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0012.0013.00018
Abstract

Exterior view of the front of the University of Denver's new Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado. A woman gives a speech at the dedication service on the front steps of the building.

Dates: 1979 May 15

University of Denver Schwayder Art Building, Dedication, 1979 May 15

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0012.0013.00019
Abstract

Exterior view of the front of the University of Denver's new Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado. A woman gives a speech at the dedication service on the front steps of the building.

Dates: 1979 May 15

University of Denver Schwayder Art Building, Dedication, 1979 May 15

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0012.0013.00020
Abstract

Interior view of the University of Denver's new Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado. Attendees of the dedication service for the building browse the art gallery.

Dates: 1979 May 15

University of Denver Schwayder Art Building, Dedication, 1979 May 15

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0012.0013.00021
Abstract

Interior view of the University of Denver's new Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado. Attendees of the dedication service for the building browse the art gallery.

Dates: 1979 May 15

University of Denver Schwayder Art Building, Dedication, 1979 May 15

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0012.0013.00022
Abstract

Attendees of the dedication service for the University of Denver's new Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado mingle before the program begins.

Dates: 1979 May 15

University of Denver Schwayder Art Building, Dedication, 1979 May 15

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0012.0013.00023
Abstract

A man delivers a speech as part of the dedication service for the University of Denver's new Schwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1979 May 15

University of Denver Schwayder Art Building, Dedication, 1979 May 15

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0012.0013.00024
Abstract

Attendees of the dedication service for the University of Denver's new Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1979 May 15

University of Denver Schwayder Art Building, Dedication, 1979 May 15

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0012.0013.00025
Abstract

Exterior view of the University of Denver's new Schwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado. A man participates in the dedication service on the steps of the new building.

Dates: 1979 May 15

University of Denver Schwayder Art Building, Dedication, 1979 May 15

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0012.0013.00026
Abstract

Exterior view of the University of Denver's new Schwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado. A man participates in the dedication service on the steps of the new building.

Dates: 1979 May 15

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