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 June 9
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows leveled location side during an early portion of construction.
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 June 9
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows the location where the grass field will be in the background.
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 August 1
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows the grass field as a sign in front reads: ''University of Denver Football Field.'' Members of the construction crew as seen working in the background.
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 April 15
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows various construction equipment working on leveling the site.
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 September 9
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows the perimeter of the grass field as members of the construction crew continue work on the home stands.
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 March 6
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows the site location prior to construction.
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 August 31
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows the perimeter of the grass field as members of the construction crew work on the away side stands.
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 June 9
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows the location where the home stands and grass field will be during an early portion of construction.
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 May 21
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows a leveled dirt field where the grass field will be located.
University of Denver Football Stadium Construction, 1925 August 8
University of Denver (DU) Stadium photograph taken during construction in 1925. Image shows members of the construction crew working on the home stands.