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Film transparency of the Hoover Dam intake towers, Lake Mead, circa late 1930s
Date
1936 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
An image of the Boulder Dam intake towers in the newly impounded Lake Mead, as seen from the Nevada side. Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of intake towers and spillway, upstream face of Hoover Dam, circa 1935-1936
Date
1935 to 1936
Archival Collection
Description
A view from the Arizona side of water flowing into spillway at Boulder Dam (named officially changed to Hoover Dam in 1947). Automobiles are crossing the road on the crest of dam.
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Photograph of intake towers and spillway, upstream face of Hoover Dam, circa 1935-1936
Date
1935 to 1936
Archival Collection
Description
A view from the Arizona side of water flowing into spillway at Boulder Dam (name officially changed to Hoover Dam in 1947). Automobiles are crossing the road on the crest of dam.
Image
Water flows over the Arizona spillway, looking southwest at Hoover Dam, Arizona: photographic slide
Date
1983-08
Archival Collection
Description
This series of photographs documents 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. After initially being filled, the spillways were tested once in August of 1941.
Image
Water flows over the Arizona spillway, looking southwest at Hoover Dam, Arizona: photographic slide
Date
1983-08
Archival Collection
Description
This series of photographs documents 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. After initially being filled, the spillways were tested once in August of 1941.
Image
Water flows over the Arizona spillway, looking southwest at Hoover Dam, Arizona: photographic slide
Date
1983-08
Archival Collection
Description
This series of photographs documents 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. After initially being filled, the spillways were tested once in August of 1941.
Image
Water flows over the Arizona spillway, looking north at Hoover Dam, Arizona: photographic slide
Date
1983-08
Archival Collection
Description
This series of photographs documents 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. After initially being filled, the spillways were tested once in August of 1941.
Image
Water flows over the Arizona spillway, looking north at Hoover Dam, Arizona: photographic slide
Date
1983-08
Archival Collection
Description
This series of photographs documents 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. After initially being filled, the spillways were tested once in August of 1941.
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Photograph of people in the vicinity of Hoover Dam, circa early 1930s
Date
1930 to 1933
Archival Collection
Description
Overlooking Hemenway Wash and the future bed of Lake Mead (second from left): R. F. Walter, chief engineer for U.S. Bureau of Reclamation; (standing behind woman): Glen E. "Bud" Bodell, chief of Six Companies' security.
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Aerial photograph of Hoover Dam, Colorado River, Black Canyon, circa 1935-1936
Date
1935 to 1936
Archival Collection
Description
An aerial view of Boulder Dam with open jet flow gates (outlet works). The name was officially changed to Hoover Dam in 1947.
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