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Postcard of intake towers at Hoover Dam, circa 1935
Date
1935
Archival Collection
Description
A boat on the rising waters of Lake Mead near the intake towers of Hoover (Boulder) Dam shortly after the completion of construction. Boulder Dam was officially re-named Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of a Hoover Dam blueprint, circa 1930-1935
Date
1930 to 1935
Archival Collection
Description
Photograph of blueprint showing the general layout of Hoover Dam.
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Film transparency of Hoover Dam, circa 1931-1936
Date
1931 to 1936
Archival Collection
Description
An image of a look out point at Hoover Dam. Its intake towers are visible.
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Film transparency of Hoover Dam, circa mid 1950s
Date
1953 to 1956
Archival Collection
Description
A view of the downstream face of Hoover Dam; from this angle, the power house can be seen at the base of the dam, along with intake towers in of Lake Mead.
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Photograph of construction looking upstream of Hoover Dam, approximately 1932-1936
Date
1932 to 1936
Archival Collection
Description
Looking upstream at the construction of the Hoover Dam. Site Name: Hoover Dam (dam)
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Photograph of airplanes over Hoover Dam, circa October 1946
Date
1946-10
Archival Collection
Description
An image of airplanes flying over Boulder Dam and spelling the word "NAVY" for the dam's decennial. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of power generators at Hoover Dam, circa mid 1930s
Date
1935 to 1940
Archival Collection
Description
An image of a row of General Electric power generators under construction at Hoover Dam. Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of penstock pipe at Hoover Dam, circa 1935-1940
Date
1935 to 1940
Archival Collection
Description
An image showing a side view of a penstock pipe inside the Hoover Dam powerhouse. Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Slide of downstream face of Hoover Dam, circa late 1930s
Date
1935 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
An image of the downstream face of Hoover Dam in Black Canyon. The dam's power plant, outlet works and diversion tunnel portals are visible in the foreground. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of construction of the Hoover Dam, June 10, 1935
Date
1935-06-10
Archival Collection
Description
A side view of the construction of Boulder Dam. Written on the picture is the date of June 10, 1935.
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