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University of Denver Stadium (Denver, Colo.)

 Organization

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:

Intramural Soccr [sic], 1971 November 17

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0001.00019
Abstract

Partial roll of 35 mm. photographic negatives taken during an intramural soccer match at the University of Denver (DU) stadium in Denver, Colorado on November 17, 1971.

Dates: 1971 November 17

Kristi D. Rowland Collection

 Collection
Identifier: M330
Scope and Contents

Hilltop Stadium block.

Dates: Other: Date Not Yet Determined

Lacrosse, 1971 April 20

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0002.00089
Abstract

Partial roll of 35 mm. film negatives of individual and group portraits of the University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's lacrosse team, taken at Hilltop Stadium on April 20, 1971.

Dates: 1971 April 20

Montana vs. Denver, October 8, 1954, University of Denver Stadium, 1954 October 8

 Item
Identifier: U300.03.0084.00015
Abstract

Program for the University of Denver (DU) football game against the University of Montana on October 8, 1954 at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Program includes: team rosters, statistics, schedules, cheers, song lyrics, team and individual player portraits.

Dates: 1954 October 8

New Mexico vs. Denver, University of Denver Stadium, November 8th, 1952, Official Program, 1952 November 8

 Item
Identifier: U300.03.0084.00013
Abstract

Program for the University of Denver (DU) football game against the University of New Mexico on November 8, 1952 at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Program includes: team rosters, statistics, schedules, cheers, song lyrics, team and individual player portraits.

Dates: 1952 November 8

Official Souvenir Football Digest, D.U. vs. Mines, University of Denver Stadium, October 2, 1926, 1926

 Item
Identifier: U300.03.0007.00003
Abstract

Program for the University of Denver football game against the Colorado School of Mines on October 2, 1926 at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Program includes: team rosters, statistics, schedules, cheers, song lyrics, team and individual player portraits. Color cover illustration signed ''Cavally, Denver.'' Cover marked ''Dedication Number.'' Full program for the stadium dedication parades and ceremony on p. 5.

Dates: 1926

Parent-Student Photograph at Parents Weekend, between 1960-1969

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0120.0007.00002
Abstract

An unidentified man takes a photograph of two women, apparently a University of Denver student and her mother, at the bottom of the bleachers in University of Denver Stadium during Parents Weekend.

Dates: between 1960-1969

Pioneer Pigskin Press Book, 1953, University of Denver Football Information for Press - Radio - Television, 1953

 Item
Identifier: U300.03.0007.00048
Abstract University of Denver Football press book. Contains records of the University of Denver's 1952 football season, 1952 Skyline conference standings, 1952 standings for all games, brief biographies of DU coaching staff, schedule of upcoming games listed by opponent and including DU's past record with opponent, opponent's 1952 record and 1953 schedule, 1953 University of Denver Roster, 1953 season prospects, player sketches, list of lettermen returning and not returning, name pronunciation...
Dates: 1953

Pioneer Pigskin Review, Colorado A&M vs. Denver, Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 1954, University of Denver Stadium, Official Program, 1954

 Item
Identifier: U300.03.0007.00034
Abstract

Program for the University of Denver Thanksgiving Day football game against Colorado Agricultural and Mechanical College November 25, 1954 at the Denver University Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Program includes: team rosters, statistics, schedules, team and individual player portraits, school songs and yells. Cover illustration by C. C. Beall.

Dates: 1954

Pioneer Pigskin Review, Homecoming, Brigham Young vs. Denver, November 6, 1954, University of Denver Stadium, 1954

 Item
Identifier: U300.03.0007.00032
Abstract

Program for the University of Denver homecoming football game against Brigham Young University on November 6, 1954 at the Denver University Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Program includes: team rosters, statistics, schedules, team and individual player portraits, school songs and yells. Cover illustration by C. C. Beall.

Dates: 1954