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Photograph of the Colorado River before diversion tunnels for the Hoover Dam were completed, 1930-1933
Date
1930 to 1933
Archival Collection
Description
A construction site for the Hoover Dam. A label at the bottom of the photo: "Circa 1930's. Colorado River before diversion tunnels were completed."
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Sculptures and plaques on the visitors' elevator at Hoover Dam, 1935 September 30
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
L. F. Manis Photograph Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00100
Collection Name: L. F. Manis Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Oversized Box SH-059
Collection Name: L. F. Manis Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Oversized Box SH-059
Archival Component
Penstock pipe inside the Hoover Dam powerhouse, approximately 1935-1940
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
L. F. Manis Photograph Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00100
Collection Name: L. F. Manis Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Oversized Box SH-059
Collection Name: L. F. Manis Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Oversized Box SH-059
Archival Component
Photograph showing construction stairway and electric transmission tower, Hoover Dam, circa 1934-1935
Date
1934 to 1935
Archival Collection
Description
An image from the Boulder Dam powerhouse of open jet flow gates (outlet works). The name was officially changed to Hoover Dam in 1947.
Image
Photograph of Snackateria opening ceremony at Hoover Dam, Boulder City (Nev.), circa 1975
Date
1974 to 1976
Archival Collection
Description
Ceremonies for opening of Hoover Dam Snackateria. Someone pins a ribbon and flowers onto a woman's shirt. Behind them stands a blind man, seen in previous photos (0131 0034 & 0035). Photograph by Bureau of Reclamation, Boulder City, Nevada. Site Name: Snackateria
Image
Photograph of Lake Mead from the top of the Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, December 4, 1939
Date
1939-12-04
Archival Collection
Description
View of Lake Mead from Hoover Dam, printed in a magazine or book. The inscription reads: "This upstream view from the crest of Boulder Dam, illustrates the tremendous proportions of Boulder Lake, and shows, by the intake tower, how much higher the lake can eventually rise."
Image
Photograph of passengers on boat at Hoover Dam, circa late 1930s-1950s
Date
1937 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
Passengers on a power boat near Iceberg Canyon on Lake Mead.
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Film transparency of Hoover Dam diversion tunnels, circa early 1930s
Date
1930 to 1935
Archival Collection
Description
A grayscale image showing water beginning to divert through tunnels.
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Film transparency of pipe sections, Hoover Dam, April 30, 1934
Date
1934-04-30
Archival Collection
Description
A view of pipe sections inside Babcock & Wilcox warehouse.
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Photograph of Spanish Daggers near Hoover Dam, circa 1930s-1940s
Date
1930 to 1949
Archival Collection
Description
An image of Spanish Daggers in the American Southwest desert sunset.
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