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The front face of Hoover Dam looking northeast from Hoover Dam, Nevada: photographic slide

Date

1983-08

Description

This series of photographs documents the historic water overflow at Hoover Dam as seen from the Arizona side of the dam. Taken in August of 1983, this overflow marked the first time the spillways were used during a flood. After initially being filled, the spillways were tested once in August of 1941.

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The front face of Hoover Dam looking northeast from Hoover Dam, Nevada: photographic slide

Date

1983-08

Description

This series of photographs documents the historic water overflow at Hoover Dam as seen from the Arizona side of the dam. Taken in August of 1983, this overflow marked the first time the spillways were used during a flood. After initially being filled, the spillways were tested once in August of 1941.

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Photograph of Hoover Dam, 1935-1940

Date

1935 to 1940

Description

Hoover Dam was originally called the Boulder Dam from 1933-1947, but was renamed the Hoover Dam by a joint resolution of Congress. Site Name: Hoover Dam (dam)

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Postcard of Hoover Dam, 1931

Date

1931

Description

Illustration of Boulder Dam, later called Hoover Dam, with the view of lower portals and diversion tunnels. The caption reads: "Boulder Dam, looking upstream, showing Colorado River."

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Postcard of the Hoover Dam being constructed, Hoover Dam, 1934-1952

Date

1934 to 1952

Description

Form K, a group of construction workers, were the first to reach top of Boulder Dam while being built.

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Photograph of Hoover Dam, 1935-1940

Date

1935 to 1940

Description

Hoover Dam upstream view with intake towers. Site Name: Hoover Dam (dam)

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Hoover Dam, 1950

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

J. A. Tiberti Construction Records
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Collection Number: MS-00855
Collection Name: J. A. Tiberti Construction Records
Box/Folder: Box 001

Archival Component

Photograph of Hoover Dam, 1935-1940

Date

1935 to 1940

Description

This is a photograph of Hoover Dam. Its crest and intake towers are visible in the photograph. Hoover Dam was named as such in 1947, but was previously named the Boulder Dam. "3." is written in the bottom left corner of the photo. Site Name: Hoover Dam (dam)

Image

Hoover Dam, undated

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Elbert Edwards Photograph Collection
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Collection Number: PH-00214
Collection Name: Elbert Edwards Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component