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Slide of Hoover Dam generators, circa late 1930s
Date
1935 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
An image of hydroelectric generators inside the powerhouse at Hoover Dam. A man standing next to one of the generators shows their scale. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of Hoover Dam dedication, September 30, 1935
Date
1935-09-30
Archival Collection
Description
The dedication ceremony of the Hoover Dam.
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Slide of the spillways at Hoover Dam, circa late 1930s
Date
1936 to 1940
Archival Collection
Description
The spillway bridge at Hoover Dam.
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Aerial photograph of Hoover Dam, circa early 1940s
Date
1940 to 1945
Archival Collection
Description
Aerial view of Hoover Dam.
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Photograph of the canyon wall and derrick at Hoover Dam, 1934
Date
1934
Archival Collection
Description
Photograph of the canyon wall and derrick at Hoover Dam during its construction, 1934.
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Photograph of cable power station at Hoover Dam, 1934
Date
1934-01
Archival Collection
Description
Photograph taken by John McCreary of power poles at Hoover Dam, January 1934.
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Photograph of workmen, Hoover Dam, March 18, 1932
Date
1932-03-18
Archival Collection
Description
Day shift construction workers for Boulder Dam, now called Hoover Dam, entering transports at the upper portals for their return journey to Boulder City ten miles away. Site Name: Hoover Dam (dam)
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Photograph of construction of the Hoover Dam, October 18, 1932
Date
1932-10-18
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image showing dynamite blasts being fired simultaneously for the locations of the Arizona (left) and Nevada (right) intake towers at Hoover Dam. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Film transparency of Hoover Dam, circa late 1930s
Date
1937 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of Hoover Dam's crest and intake towers as seen from the Nevada upstream side. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Postcard of crest of Hoover Dam, circa late 1930s
Date
1935 to 1940
Archival Collection
Description
An image showing a bird's eye view of cars driving on the crest of Hoover Dam. The text on the lower left corner of the image reads: Boulder Dam. Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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