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Postcard of Hoover Dam, circa 1935
Date
1935
Archival Collection
Description
A view of intake towers from the Arizona side of Hoover Dam. Caption at bottom right of image reads: "BoulderDam from Arizona side, Kingman Highway in foreground." Boulder Dam was officially re-named Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of Hoover Dam, 1936-1940
Date
1936 to 1940
Archival Collection
Description
The filling of the Hoover Dam after the completion of the construction. It was previously called the Boulder Dam, and in 1947 it was officially renamed the Hoover Dam. Written on the top of the photo: "BDRA. NEV. 4.36 350." Site Name: Hoover Dam (dam)
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Photograph of Rockwell family members at the Colorado River near the Hoover Dam construction site, before 1938
Date
open start to 1938
Archival Collection
Description
Rockwell Family members overlooking the Colorado River at the Hoover Dam Construction site.
Transcribed Notes: Handwritten inscription on back: Sight of Boulder Dam. Earl on rock, Bessie and the [sic]
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Film transparency of Lake Mead, circa late 1930s
Date
1936 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of a boat on Lake Mead. Hoover Dam's upstream face and intake towers are visible in the background. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of men at the Hoover Dam site, circa early 1930s
Date
1930 to 1933
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of several men, including Frank Crowe, Superintendent of Construction, at the Hoover Dam construction site. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of Hoover Dam, circa early 1930s
Date
1931 to 1935
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of the Hoover Dam tunnel construction site. There are four visible bridges over the Colorado River. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of construction at Hoover Dam, October 2, 1934
Date
1934-10-02
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of the eight cubic yard capacity bucket discharging a load into the upstream face of Hoover Dam. Note: 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 top of the powerhouse and one of the electric transmission towers are visible. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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