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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: U201.01.0012.0013.00057
Abstract

Photograph of negatives of guests at 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

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Identifier: U201.01.0012.0013.00058
Abstract

26 negatives and a photograph of the negatives depicting the arrangement and decoration of the art gallery in the University of Denver's new Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1979 May 15

University of Denver Schwayder Art Building, Dedication, 1975 February 6

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Identifier: U201.01.0012.0013.00058.00001
Abstract

Still image of a statue in a mostly empty, white-walled, brightly lit gallery. Photos and other works of art lean against the wall, waiting to be hung. On the University of Denver campus, 2/6/1975.

Dates: 1975 February 6

University of Denver Schwayder Art Building, Dedication, 1975 February 6

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Identifier: U201.01.0012.0013.00058.00002
Abstract

Still image of art gallery on the University of Denver campus, 2/6/1975. The walls are white and bright lights are overhead. Pieces of art lean on walls and lay on the floor, prepatory to being hung.

Dates: 1975 February 6

University of Denver Shwayder Art Building Art Conservation Room, 1979

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Identifier: U201.01.0012.0019.00011
Abstract

Interior view of the art conservation room in University of Denver's Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1979

University of Denver Shwayder Art Building, Construction, 1978-1979

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Identifier: U201.01.0012.0018.00002
Abstract

Exterior view of the University of Denver's Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado, shortly before the building was completed.

Dates: 1978-1979

University of Denver Shwayder Art Building, Construction, 1977 October 26

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Identifier: U201.01.0012.0018.00004
Abstract

King Shwayder, Polly Grimes and Mel Straum stand and talk outside at the groundbreaking ceremony for the University of Denver's Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1977 October 26

University of Denver Shwayder Art Building, Construction, 1979

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Identifier: U201.01.0012.0018.00005
Abstract

Raising a sculpture into place near the University of Denver's Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado, near the time of the opening of that building.

Dates: 1979

University of Denver Shwayder Art Building, Construction, 1977-1979

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Identifier: U201.01.0012.0018.00006
Abstract

Exterior view of the construction of the University of Denver's Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado. A crane lifts a wall into place on the partly completed building.

Dates: 1977-1979

University of Denver Shwayder Art Building, Construction, 1977-1979

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Identifier: U201.01.0012.0018.00007
Abstract

Exterior view of the construction of the University of Denver's Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado. A crane lifts a wall into place on the partly completed building.

Dates: 1977-1979

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