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Postcard of the inner powerhouse, Hoover Dam, 1934-1952
Date
1934 to 1952
Archival Collection
Description
The Hoover Dam requires a lot of energy to keep it going; this postcard is showing the Nevada wing of the inside of the Hoover Dam powerhouse.
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UNLV Libraries Collection of 1983 Hoover Dam Overflow Photographs
Identifier
PH-00438
Abstract
The UNLV Libraries Collection of 1983 Hoover Dam Overflow Photographs is a series of color photographs that document the historic water overflow at Hoover Dam as seen from the Arizona side of the dam. Taken in August of 1983, this overflow marked the first time the spillways were used during a flood. The spillways were previously tested once in 1941 after the dam was initially filled.
Archival Collection
Photograph of elevator at Hoover Dam, circa late 1930s
Date
1935 to 1940
Archival Collection
Description
An image of visitors standing near elevators, looking over the crest of Hoover Dam. Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Film transparency of Hoover Dam, circa late 1930s
Date
1936 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
An image of people waiting in line to board Hoover Dam's visitors' elevators. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of spillway, Hoover Dam, July 24, 1934
Date
1934-07-24
Archival Collection
Description
Spillway on Arizona side of the Boulder Dam (now called Hoover Dam) construction site, showing steel gates in position. Site Name: Hoover Dam (dam)
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Film transparency of Hoover Dam, circa mid 1930s
Date
1935 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
An image showing the upstream face of Hoover Dam; intake towers can be seen in Lake Mead. Note: Boulder Dam was renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Film transparency of Hoover Dam, circa mid 1930s
Date
1935 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
An image showing the upstream face of Hoover Dam; intake towers can be seen in Lake Mead. Note: Boulder Dam was renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of upstream Hoover Dam, approximately 1932-1936
Date
1932 to 1936
Archival Collection
Description
Looking upstream at the Hoover Dam construction site. The white, horizontal, building in the lower middle is the cooling system for the dam. Site Name: Hoover Dam (dam)
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