Penrose Library (Denver, Colo.)
Biography
In 1970, a 4.5 million gift for new Penrose Library is given by El Pomar Foundation.
Biography
In 1971, construction of Penrose Library begins and on October 14, 1972 the dedication for Penrose Library takes place.
Citation:
Board of Trustees Minutes – Volume S: page 32, 34-35.Breck, A.D. (1996). From the rockies to the world (pg. 178); “Dedication service marks completion of library,” The University of Denver Clarion, vol. 77, no. 21, October 16, 1972, 1, 7; University of Denver. Special Collections and Archives. University of Denver Buildings Collection. Dedication invitation. [U123.01.0006.0031]
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Anderson Academic Commons (Denver, Colo.)
Found in 338 Collections and/or Records:
University of Denver Buchtel Chapel - Tower, between 1970-2008
Exterior view of the University of Denver's Buchtel Tower in Denver, Colorado. Panoramic view of the tower with Penrose Library behind it. Students walk on sidewalks in front of the Tower.
University of Denver Buchtel Chapel - Tower, between 1983-2008
Exterior view of the University of Denver's Buchtel Tower in Denver, Colorado, looking toward downtown Denver. Penrose Library to the left.
University of Denver Buchtel Chapel - Tower, between 1983-1998
Exterior view of the University of Denver's Buchtel Tower in Denver, Colorado. Summer scene with students in the foreground.
University of Denver Buchtel Chapel - Tower, between 1983-2008
Exterior view of the University of Denver's Buchtel Tower in Denver, Colorado. Tower partially obscured by tree in the foreground; Penrose Library in the background.
University of Denver Campus, between 1980-1999
Exterior view of the University of Denver campus in Denver, Colorado. Buildings visible include the Buchtel Memorial Chapel, the Margery Reed Building, and Penrose Library.
University of Denver Campus, between 1950-1980
Black and white print of students sitting or walking in front of Sturm Hall on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado. Penrose Library is visible in the background.
University of Denver Campus, between 1980-1999
University of Denver Campus, between 1980-1999
View of the Buchtel Memorial Chapel and Penrose Library on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Campus, 1962 October 24
Street-level view of University of Denver in Denver, Colorado, featuring Penrose Library and Buchtel Memorial Chapel.
University of Denver Cherrington Hall and Penrose Library, 1972
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