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 August 1
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows a completed grass field. A sign in the middle states: ''University of Denver Football Fired By The Barteldes Seed Co.''
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 August 1
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows the home stands being constructed.
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 June 23
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows the site location.
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows the field along with the home side of the stands in the midst of construction.
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows the home side of the stands in the midst of construction.
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows the back side of the home stands in the midst of construction.
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows the back side of the home stands in the midst of construction.
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 July 4
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows the location of where the stadium will be built as well as some early construction.
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 July 24
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows the location of where the stadium will be as well as the grass field.
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 July 24
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows workers in the midst of construction of the perimeter of the field.