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University of Washington versus Dartmouth College football game at Husky stadium, Seattle, November 27, 1920
Order an ImageThis 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 about 3,000, the U-shaped amphitheater could accommodate 30,000 fans. Husky Stadium was built to replace Denny Field on the north end of upper campus, the home grounds for the university's football team from 1895 until 1920. Husky stadium has undergone several expansions and renovations, most recently in 2013.
Construction was managed by Puget Sound Bridge and Dredging Company, a major contributor to the construction of the Pacific Northwest. Many of their projects were documented by noted Seattle photographer Asahel Curtis.
Inscribed on negative: Washington vs. Dartmouth, Nov. 27th, 1920. In University of Washington Stadium. "Six months after construction started." Asahel Curtis-Photo.
Handwritten on verso: #807 1/2
Photographer's number: 25530
Construction was managed by Puget Sound Bridge and Dredging Company, a major contributor to the construction of the Pacific Northwest. Many of their projects were documented by noted Seattle photographer Asahel Curtis.
Inscribed on negative: Washington vs. Dartmouth, Nov. 27th, 1920. In University of Washington Stadium. "Six months after construction started." Asahel Curtis-Photo.
Handwritten on verso: #807 1/2
Photographer's number: 25530
ID Number: 1955.970.500.13
Date: 1920
Creator(s):
Curtis, Asahel, Photographer
Physical Description: 1 photographic print mounted on linen : b&w ; 7.5 x 19 in.
Additional Information: Digital copy of this item available thanks to funding from a 2016 Institute for Museum and Library Services grant. Metadata updated as part of a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services administered by the Library Services and Technology Act, through the Washington State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State.
View the finding aid for this collection at https://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:80444/xv08561
View the finding aid for this collection at https://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:80444/xv08561
Credit: MOHAI, H.W. McCurdy Collection on the Puget Sound Bridge & Dredging Co., 1955.970.500.13, photo by Asahel Curtis
Copyright: No Known Copyright