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Slide of Hoover Dam's crest, circa late 1930s
Date
1936 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of Hoover Dam's crest as seen from the Nevada upstream side. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Film transparency of Hoover Dam, circa late 1930s
Date
1935 to 1940
Archival Collection
Description
An image of cars neared near Hoover Dam. Its intake towers are visible behind it. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of the construction phase of Hoover Dam, January 2, 1935
Date
1935-01-02
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of the construction phase of Hoover Dam. The metal framework seen at the base of the dam will later become the dam's powerhouse. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of construction, Hoover Dam, December 20, 1933
Date
1933-12-20
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of Hoover Dam as seen from the control tower of the 150-ton cableway on the Nevada rim of Black Canyon. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Film transparency of Hoover Dam, circa late 1930s
Date
1935 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
An image showing an aerial view of Hoover Dam and Lake Mead. Part of the plane from which the image was taken are visible. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of a tunnel, Hoover Dam, circa early 1930s
Date
1930 to 1936
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of diversion tunnel #2 on the Nevada side of Hoover Dam. This image shows the groundwork for the tunnel. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of a power generator, Hoover Dam, circa 1936
Date
1936
Archival Collection
Description
Picture of the first unit to generate power for Hoover Dam.
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Film transparency of Hoover Dam, circa mid 1950s
Date
1953 to 1956
Archival Collection
Description
A color image showing the downstream face of Hoover Dam.
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Film transparency of Hoover Dam, circa mid 1950s
Date
1953 to 1956
Archival Collection
Description
A color image showing the downstream face of Hoover Dam.
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Film transparency of Hoover Dam, circa mid 1950s
Date
1953 to 1956
Archival Collection
Description
A bird's eye view of the downstream face of Hoover Dam.
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