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Postcard of Hoover Dam, circa mid 1930s to 1950s

Date

1935 to 1959

Description

Hoover Dam and valve house outlets in operation. J. T. Watters Wholesale Co. is credited as the postcard's creator.

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Postcard of Hoover Dam, circa mid 1930s to 1950s

Date

1935 to 1959

Description

The upstream face and intake towers of Hoover Dam. J. T. Watters Wholesale Co. is credited as the card's creator.

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Postcard of Hoover Dam, circa mid 1930s to 1950s

Date

1935 to 1959

Description

A view of Hoover Dam from Elks' Point. J. T. Watters Wholesale Co. is credited as the card's creator.

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Photograph of workers in action, Hoover Dam, approximately 1931-1936

Date

1931 to 1936

Description

A photograph of busy construction workers at the Hoover Dam. Site Name: Hoover Dam (dam)

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Photograph of Hoover Dam construction, circa 1932 - 1933

Date

1932 to 1933

Description

Black and white image showing excavation work on Boulder Dam at night. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.

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Hoover Dam and Colorado River photographs, approximately 1925 to 1960

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Series

Scope and Contents

The Hoover Dam and Colorado River photographs depict the Hoover (Boulder) Dam and the Colorado River from 1925 to 1960. The photographs primarily depict the Hoover Dam following its completion in 1935, but also show the dam'’s construction and location in Black Canyon on the Colorado River. The photographs also depict Lake Mead, the reservoir created by the Hoover Dam, as well as Boulder Canyon. The items described include black-and-white photographic prints, postcards, and negatives; items listed are photographic prints unless otherwise specified.

Archival Collection

Ferron and Bracken Photograph Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00001
Collection Name: Ferron and Bracken Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component

Photograph of Hoover Dam, circa 1932

Date

1931 to 1933

Description

Looking upstream before the cofferdams were in; Nevada side on left. Note work boat on Arizona side, carrying dynamite batteries from above dam to dam site. Note on back: "All the blasting Wint observed used a generator, not batteries. Later the power was provided by permanent lines. - James J. Hester, son-in-law of W. A. "Wint" Davis, photog."

Image

Hoover Dam's downstream face, undated

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

L. F. Manis Photograph Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00100
Collection Name: L. F. Manis Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Binder PB-012

Archival Component

Hoover Dam's downstream face, undated

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

L. F. Manis Photograph Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00100
Collection Name: L. F. Manis Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Binder PB-012

Archival Component

Hoover Dam's intake towers, undated

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

L. F. Manis Photograph Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00100
Collection Name: L. F. Manis Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Binder PB-012

Archival Component