Construction and Dedication

Construction and Dedication

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Construction for Memorial Stadium officially began on April 26, 1923, following a groundbreaking ceremony attended by University faculty, staff, and the student body. On October 13, 1923, less than six months after construction began, Nebraska defeated Oklahoma in the first game played at Memorial Stadium. The following week, Memorial Stadium was dedicated prior to kickoff against Kansas on October 20, 1923. 

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The architectural rendering depicting the future Memorial Stadium.

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The Memorial Stadium Groundbreaking Ceremony on April 26, 1923.

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Workers prepare the ground for Memorial Stadium.

Construction website

Construction of Memorial Stadium during the summer of 1923

Dedication website

The Dedication of Memorial Stadium on October 20, 1923

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BEFORE MEMORIAL STADIUM
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