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 Stadium and Field House Arena, between 1950-1960
Aerial view of the University of Denver (DU) Stadium and Field House Arena.
University of Denver Stadium and Field House Arena, between 1950-1960
Aerial view of the University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football stadium and Field House Arena.
University of Denver Stadium and the Field House Arena, between 1968-1972
Aerial view of the University of Denver Stadium and Field House Arena in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Stadium and the Field House Arena, between 1968-1972
Aerial view of the University of Denver Stadium and Field House Arena in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Stadium Construction, 1925
View of the University of Denver stadium during construction in Denver, Colorado in 1925. A sign that reads: ''University of Denver Football Field seeded by the Barteldes Seed Co. 1525 15th St. M. 6808. Note - Creeping Bent Stolons Planted on Terraces by Vegetative Method'' is visible in the foreground.
University of Denver Stadium Construction, 1925 August 3
Construction of University of Denver (DU) Pioneers Stadium.
University of Denver Stadium Construction, 1925 July 25
Construction of University of Denver (DU) Pioneers Stadium.
University of Denver Stadium Construction, 1925 August 15
Construction of University of Denver (DU) Pioneers Stadium.
University of Denver Stadium Construction, 1925 July 25
Construction of University of Denver (DU) Pioneers Stadium.
University of Denver Stadium Construction, 1925
Construction of University of Denver (DU) Pioneers Stadium.