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Slide of the construction phase of the Hoover Dam, December 1, 1932
Date
1932-12-01
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of the early construction phase of Hoover Dam in Black Canyon. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Film transparency of Hoover Dam construction, circa 1930s
Date
1931 to 1935
Archival Collection
Description
An image of a Hoover Dam construction site, possibly at Basic Magnesium, Inc. in Henderson. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Slide of Hoover Dam's crest, circa late 1930s
Date
1935 to 1940
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of Hoover Dam's crest and intake towers, as seen from the Arizona side. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Hoover Dam photographs, approximately 1928 to 1961
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Series
Scope and Contents
The Hoover Dam photographs depict the Hoover (Boulder) Dam on the Colorado River from approximately 1928 to 1961. The photographs depict its construction and surrounding areas, including the Colorado River, Lake Mead, Black Canyon, Boulder Canyon, Boulder Highway, and Boulder City, Nevada. The photographs also depict construction crews, machinery, and the completed dam. The items described include photographic prints and negatives; items listed are photographic prints unless otherwise specified.
Archival Collection
Elton and Madelaine Garrett Photograph and Architectural Drawing Collection
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Collection Number: PH-00265
Collection Name: Elton and Madelaine Garrett Photograph and Architectural Drawing Collection
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Collection Name: Elton and Madelaine Garrett Photograph and Architectural Drawing Collection
Box/Folder: N/A
Archival Component
Photograph of Arizona side of Hoover Dam, December 7, 1939
Date
1939-12-07
Archival Collection
Description
Colorado River-Hoover Dam. View of Boulder Dam from the Arizona side of the Colorado River. Site Name: Hoover Dam (dam)
Image
Hoover Dam Postcards, Image 001
Date
1931
Description
Lake Mead from observation point, Boulder Dam
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Hoover Dam Postcards, Image 002
Date
1931
Description
Lake Mead entrance to Grand Canyon, Eighty miles from Boulder Dam
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