Looking upstream at Black Canyon. The dam will be located just upstream from the foot bridge, at the bottom of the picture. Entrance to the upper portals of the diversion tunnels opposite the middle truck bridge. Site Name: Hoover Dam (dam)
Boulder City Company Store at night. This completely equipped store provided for the needs of the Boulder Dam (now called Hoover Dam) construction workmen.
Las Vegas, Nevada news broadcast revealing Hoover Dam as one of the Seven Wonders of the United States as named by civil engineers; Weathercaster Nathan Tannenbaum comments the Stratosphere Tower when completed will join this list. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Bob Stupak Professional Papers
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Collection Number: MS-01016 Collection Name: Bob Stupak Professional Papers Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 35
On January 8, 1975, collector James M. Greene interviewed John D. Gieck (born January 1st, 1902 in Belle, Missouri) at his home in Boulder City, Nevada. In this interview Mr. Gieck discusses his various career changes throughout his life, including the building of Hoover Dam (Boulder Dam). He also discusses living in Boulder City from its beginnings as a town.