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Image of Stadium Construction Office on University of Washington campus, Seattle, June 15, 1920
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Stadium Construction Office on University of Washington campus, Seattle, June 15, 1920

This image of the Stadium Construction Office was taken June 15, 1920 during the construction of Husky Stadium on the University of Washington campus in Seattle. Husky Stadium was originally built with a seating capacity of 30,000 to replace Denny Field on the north end of upper campus. The outdoor football stadium has undergone several expansions and renovations, most recently…
ID Number:1955.970.500.9.1
Date:1920
Image of Construction of Husky Stadium on University of Washington campus, Seattle, September 24, 1920
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Construction of Husky Stadium on University of Washington campus, Seattle, September 24, 1920

This image of the construction of Husky Stadium on the University of Washington campus in Seattle was taken on September 24, 1920. Several laborers are looking towards the camera, pausing in their work to build the bulkheads for the amphitheater-style seating. Husky Stadium was originally built with a seating capacity of 30,000 to replace Denny Field on the north end…
ID Number:1955.970.500.9.2
Date:1920
Image of Construction of Husky Stadium on University of Washington campus, Seattle, October 23, 1920
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Construction of Husky Stadium on University of Washington campus, Seattle, October 23, 1920

This image of the construction of Husky Stadium on the University of Washington campus in Seattle was taken on October 23, 1920. The view is from the centerline at the east end of the stadium, looking northwest. The amphitheater-style seating is starting to take shape and will accommodate 30,000 spectators, an improvement from Denny Field on the north end of…
ID Number:1955.970.500.10.1
Date:1920
Image of Husky Stadium bleachers under construction, Seattle, September 1, 1920
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Husky Stadium bleachers under construction, Seattle, September 1, 1920

This image of the construction of Husky Stadium on the University of Washington campus in Seattle was taken on September 1, 1920. The view is from the centerline looking northeast. The amphitheater-style seating is starting to take shape. Husky Stadium was originally built with a seating capacity of 30,000 to replace Denny Field on the north end of upper campus.…
ID Number:1955.970.500.10.2
Date:1920
Image of Construction of Husky Stadium on University of Washington campus, Seattle, October 30, 1920
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Construction of Husky Stadium on University of Washington campus, Seattle, October 30, 1920

This image of the construction of Husky Stadium on the University of Washington campus in Seattle was taken on October 30, 1920. The view is from the top of the bowl, looking east, with Lake Washington visible beyond the stadium. The distinct U-shaped design of the stadium was specifically oriented to minimize glare from the early afternoon sun in the…
ID Number:1955.970.500.11.1
Date:1920
Image of Construction of Husky Stadium on University of Washington campus, southwest view, Seattle, November 13, 1920
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Construction of Husky Stadium on University of Washington campus, southwest view, Seattle, November 13, 1920

This image of the construction of Husky Stadium on the University of Washington campus in Seattle was taken on November 13, 1920. Husky Stadium was originally built with a seating capacity of 30,000 to replace Denny Field on the north end of upper campus. The outdoor football stadium has undergone several expansions and renovations, most recently in 2013.Construction was managed…
ID Number:1955.970.500.11.2
Date:1920
Image of Husky Stadium bleachers during stadium construction,  Seattle, November 13, 1920
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Husky Stadium bleachers during stadium construction, Seattle, November 13, 1920

This image of the construction of Husky Stadium on the University of Washington campus in Seattle was taken on November 13, 1920. The benches for the amphitheater-style seating are nearly complete. Husky Stadium was originally built with a seating capacity of 30,000 to replace Denny Field on the north end of upper campus. The outdoor football stadium has undergone several…
ID Number:1955.970.500.11.3
Date:1920
Image of Construction of Husky Stadium on University of Washington campus, Seattle, October 19, 1920
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Construction of Husky Stadium on University of Washington campus, Seattle, October 19, 1920

This image of the construction of Husky Stadium on the University of Washington campus in Seattle was taken on October 19, 1920. Husky Stadium was originally built with a seating capacity of 30,000 to replace Denny Field on the north end of upper campus. The outdoor football stadium has undergone several expansions and renovations, most recently in 2013.Construction was managed…
ID Number:1955.970.500.11.4
Date:1920
Image of Construction of Husky Stadium on University of Washington campus, Seattle, November 6, 1920
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Construction of Husky Stadium on University of Washington campus, Seattle, November 6, 1920

This image of the construction of Husky Stadium on the University of Washington campus in Seattle was taken on November 6, 1920. Husky Stadium was originally built with a seating capacity of 30,000 to replace Denny Field on the north end of upper campus. The outdoor football stadium has undergone several expansions and renovations, most recently in 2013.Construction was managed…
ID Number:1955.970.500.11.5
Date:1920
Image of University of Washington versus Dartmouth College football game at Husky stadium, Seattle, November 27, 1920
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University of Washington versus Dartmouth College football game at Husky stadium, Seattle, November 27, 1920

This image of the spectators and field at Husky Stadium on the University of Washington campus in Seattle was taken on November 27, 1920, during a game the Huskies lost 28-7 to Dartmouth. This was the first game held at the newly-completed stadium and the final game of the 1920 season. Although the student population at the time was only…
ID Number:1955.970.500.13
Date:1920
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