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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, December 3, 1932
Date
1932-12-31
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image showing a downstream view of the Hoover Dam construction site from the lower slope of the upper cofferdam. The excavation for the base of the Nevada intake towers can be seen in the upper right. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Tunnels in the Hoover Dam: photographic print
Date
1930 (year approximate) to 1939 (year approximate)
Archival Collection
Description
Two inversion tunnels used during the construction of Hoover Dam.
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Photograph of the construction of Hoover Dam, 1931
Date
1931
Archival Collection
Description
Construction at Hoover Dam near Boulder City, Nevada, 1931.
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Postcard of Hoover Dam, circa 1935
Date
1935
Archival Collection
Description
A Nevada side view of Lake Mead filled at the recently completed Hoover Dam. Caption at bottom of postcard reads: "Boulder Dam crest and intake towers, looking toward Arizona side." Boulder Dam was officially re-named Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of a bridge, Hoover Dam, 1934
Date
1934-01
Archival Collection
Description
Photograph taken by John McCreary of a bridge spanning the canyon during construction the of Hoover Dam, January 1934.
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Photograph of Hoover Dam, circa 1930s
Date
1931 to 1940
Archival Collection
Description
Valve house outlet in operation at Hoover Dam.
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Photograph of construction of Hoover Dam, 1931
Date
1931
Archival Collection
Description
Construction scene at Hoover Dam near Boulder City, Nevada, 1931.
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Burrell C. Lawton Photograph Collection on the Hoover Dam
Identifier
PH-00120
Abstract
The Burrell C. Lawton Photograph Collection on the Hoover Dam depicts the construction of the Hoover (Boulder) Dam on the Colorado River near Las Vegas, Nevada from 1931 to 1934. The photographs primarily depict workers, construction equipment, and the progression of the dam's concrete structures. The photographs also depict construction of diversion tunnels, bridges, the gravel plant, the intake towers, and the concrete mixing plant.
Archival Collection
Photograph of construction of Hoover Dam, 1934
Date
1934
Archival Collection
Description
Photograph taken by John McCreary of upstream view of canyon walls during the construction of the Hoover Dam, January 1934.
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