University of Denver Stadium (Denver, Colo.)
Biography
Groundbreaking of the stadium began in 1925. Football stadium opened to a game with Colorado School of Mines in 1926. It was later demolished in 1971 and replaced by tennis courts and fields.
Citation:
Breck, A.D. (1996). From the rockies to the world (pg.117); “Football Victory Caps Formal Dedication of Huge Pioneer Stadium,” University of Denver Clarion, vol. 31, no. 3, October 7, 1926, 1.Breck, A.D. (1996). From the rockies to the world (pg. 183); Board of Trustees Minutes – Volume S: page 33, 36.
University of Denver. Special Collections and Archives. University of Denver Buildings Collection. Communique. (1971). [U123.01.0009.0023].
Scope Note
Use for: Hilltop Stadium (Denver, Colo.)
Biography
Ground Breaking for the "Hill Top" Stadium in 1925.
Sources
Card Catalog. Administration- Board of Trustees.
Biography
Dedication of Stadium on October 2nd, 1926.
Sources
“Stadium- Groundbreaking/Dedication, 1925 – 1926,” University of Denver Buildings Collection. [U123.01.0009.0020]; University of Denver. Special Collections and Archives. University of Denver Buildings Collection. Dedication program. [U123.01.0009.0020].
Found in 529 Collections and/or Records:
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 July 4
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows the two large pillars as part of the home stands.
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 July 4
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows the two large pillars as part of the home stands as well as the grass field in the distance.
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 July 4
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows the construction from a distance with the grass field in the background.
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 June 27
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows the construction of the grass field.
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 July 9
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows the construction of the home stands.
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 July 13
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows workers tending to the grass field.
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 July 13
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows early construction of the home stands in the background.
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 June 27
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows where the grass field will be located.
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 June 23
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows where the field will be along with the away side stands.
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 May 12
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows where the field will be located in the early stages of construction.