Alumni Gymnasium (Denver, Colo.)
Biography
University of Denver. Date built: 1910. "In 1910 Alumni Gymnasium was built on the site of the present-day Daniels College of Business. Conforming with the other buildings constructed during this era, the Roeschlaub-designed structure incorporated features found in Roman or Renaissance architecture. The prototype for the building was the Roman Basilica. [...] During World War I, the gymnasium was converted into a barracks, housing close to 300 military personnel. Additionally, a hopsital wing was constructed on the building's north side" (Built for Learning, p. 18). "Alumni Gymnasium was imploded in September 1997 to make way for the Daniels College of Business" (Built for Learning, p. 36).
Biography
Alumni Gymnasium Dedication in 1908.
Sources
University of Denver. (1908). The Denver Times. (1908). Governor Changes Site for University Building In Order to Save Fine Trees. [U123.01.0001.0003]
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University of Denver Alumni Gymnasium, between 1911-1932
Exterior view of the University of Denver (DU) Pioneers Alumni Gymnasium.
University of Denver Alumni Gymnasium, between 1911-1935
Exterior view of the University of Denver (DU) Pioneers Alumni Gymnasium.
University of Denver Alumni Gymnasium, between 1911-1950
Exterior view of the University of Denver (DU) Pioneers Alumni Gymnasium.
University of Denver Alumni Gymnasium, between 1911-1940
Exterior view of the University of Denver (DU) Pioneers Alumni Gymnasium.
University of Denver Alumni Gymnasium, between 1911-1940
Exterior view of the University of Denver (DU) Pioneers Alumni Gymnasium.
University of Denver Alumni Gymnasium, between 1911-1950
Exterior view of the University of Denver (DU) Pioneers Alumni Gymnasium.
University of Denver Alumni Gymnasium, between 1911-1912
Exterior view of the University of Denver (DU) Pioneers Alumni Gymnasium cut out of the 1912 Kynewisbok, page 279.
University of Denver Alumni Gymnasium, between 1911-1930
Exterior view of the University of Denver (DU) Pioneers Alumni Gymnasium.
University of Denver Alumni Gymnasium, between 1990-2000
Exterior view of the University of Denver (DU) Pioneers Alumni Gymnasium.
University of Denver Alumni Gymnasium, between 1960-1990
Exterior view of the University of Denver (DU) Pioneers Alumni Gymnasium.