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Photograph of Black Canyon, Hoover Dam, circa early 1930s
Date
1931 to 1935
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white aerial view of Black Canyon at Hoover Dam construction site. There are four visible bridges going over the Colorado River. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Slide of downstream face of Hoover Dam, circa late 1930s
Date
1935 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
An image of the downstream face of Hoover Dam in Black Canyon. Automobiles are visible in an observation area, and some of the electric transmission towers are visible in the foreground. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Slide of downstream face of Hoover Dam, circa late 1930s
Date
1935 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
An image of the downstream face of Hoover Dam in Black Canyon. The dam's power plant, outlet works and diversion tunnel portals are visible in the foreground. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Film transparency of cars near Hoover Dam, circa mid 1930s
Date
1935 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
An image of people and parked cars at a look-out point over Hoover Dam. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Film transparency of Hoover Dam outlet works, circa late 1930s
Date
1935 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
An image showing an aerial view of Hoover Dam's outlet works and power house. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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On crest of Boulder Dam, looking toward the Nevada side, showing final pour in the slot, which practically completes the concrete in Boulder Dam: photographic print, 1935 May 29
Level of Description
Item
Archival Collection
Six Companies, Inc. Hoover Dam Photograph Collection
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Collection Number: PH-00267
Collection Name: Six Companies, Inc. Hoover Dam Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Oversized Box 02
Collection Name: Six Companies, Inc. Hoover Dam Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Oversized Box 02
Archival Component
Film transparency of visitors at Hoover Dam, circa late 1930s
Date
1937 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of Hoover Dam visitors standing near freight car tracks, which were used to lower generators and related equipment to the power house. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Warren A. Bechtel Album of Hoover Dam: photographic print
Date
1972-05-15
Description
Pg.7 #2350 Telephoto view of Boulder Dam, Cooling Tower and Refrigeration Plant, looking downstream. Sept. 14th. 1933. Pg.7 #2379 Arizona Spillway, looking upstream. Oct. 7th, 1933. Pg.7 #2378 Nevada Spillway, looking upstream. Oct. 7th, 1933.
Photograph of the Winged Figures of the Republic sculptures, Hoover Dam, September 30, 1935
Date
1935-09-30
Archival Collection
Description
An image of the sculptures titled, "Winged Figures of the Republic," as they sit facing Boulder Dam on a cloudy day. The photograph itself has stained splotches around the border. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Slide of downstream face of Hoover Dam at night, circa late 1930s
Date
1935 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
An image of the illuminated downstream face of Hoover Dam at night, including the powerhouse. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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