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Photograph of diversion tunnel, Hoover Dam, circa 1932
Date
1931 to 1933
Archival Collection
Description
Diverting the Colorado River on Arizona side, tunnel No. 3. Water tore out part of the face of diversion tunnel.
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Photograph of mule on rocks, Hoover Dam, circa 1932
Date
1931 to 1933
Archival Collection
Description
Mule on road to where power substation was being built, Hoover (Boulder) Dam. Note: "It took all day to get from boat launch to power substation. Took your lunch and a canteen. This spot is beside Hemenway Wash. - W. A. Davis, 1992."
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Photograph of substation site, Hoover Dam, circa 1932
Date
1931 to 1933
Archival Collection
Description
Building site of sub station. Air compressor on right; tripod w/large jackhammer, upper left, to drill holes. Note on back: "Air compressor used on railroad grade by Lewis Construction."
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Photograph of power substation at Hoover Dam, circa 1934
Date
1933 to 1935
Archival Collection
Description
View of completed power substation; Tents are for workers. Note: "Took all day to get from boat launch to power substation. Took your lunch and a canteen."
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Photograph of equipment trucks, Hoover Dam, circa 1932
Date
1931 to 1933
Archival Collection
Description
Trucks ready to haul material out of canyon to fill coffer dam. Nevada side 1/2 mile upstream from Dam site.
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Photograph of jumbo rig, Hoover Dam, circa 1932.
Date
1931 to 1933
Archival Collection
Description
Jumbo rig. "First operation: Giant Jumbo's whose steel frames rested on International trucks backed up to tunnel headings and with those 20 pneumatic drills soon bored the holes for the giant sticks of powder."
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Photograph of road to camp, Hoover Dam, circa 1933
Date
1932 to 1934
Archival Collection
Description
Road to McKeeversville camp by Colorado River. Note on back: ""McKeeversville was also called Hooverville or Ragtown. Early photo - at this time the only people on the river were the three boatmen. - W. A. Davis, 1992.""
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Photograph of construction of the Hoover Dam, June 10, 1935
Date
1935-06-10
Archival Collection
Description
A side view of the construction of Boulder Dam. Written on the picture is the date of June 10, 1935.
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Postcard of the Visitors' Gallery, Hoover Dam, 1934-1952
Date
1934 to 1952
Archival Collection
Description
A postcard displaying the Visitors' Gallery within Boulder Dam leading from elevator shaft to power house. The people are gathered at the end of the hallway ready to move on to the next part of their tour.
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Postcard of trains near the Hoover Dam site, circa early 1930s
Date
1930 to 1935
Archival Collection
Description
Provided quote by Dave Coons: "Three locomotives at dam site; Hoover Dam construction. Middle locomotive ex-LV&T locomotive. Used by 6 Companies, judging by square tender."
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