The Photograph Collection documents the evolving built environment of the University. Many buildings that were once an integral part of the University are no longer standing. Other buildings have changed uses. Some departments were located in buildings in Downtown Denver.

 

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Buildings from the Past

The then-new Carnegie Library and Buchtel Memorial Chapel, 1917. This picture was taken facing north from about where the Mary Reed Building is now. One tower from the Chapel still stands between Margery Reed and Penrose Library.

 

The old athletics arena was part of a navy drill building which was moved to the University after WWII. The arena was torn down to make way for the Ritchie Center for Sports & Wellness.

 

Changing Uses - Mary Reed Building

The Mary Reed Building was originally built as a library. This is the Renaissance reading room, from the late 1950's.

 

Mary Reed Building in construction, 1930's, with the Carnegie Library and Science Hall in the background on the right side, and University Hall in the foreground, in the lower right corner.

 

Downtown

The Medical School and Pharmacy Department, both long defunct, were housed in buildings in Downtown Denver, on Arapahoe Street, as seen in this picture circa 1900-1910.