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Photograph of the Hoover Dam, circa 1930s
Date
1932 to 1934
Archival Collection
Description
The aerial view of the downstream face of Hoover Dam (then Boulder Dam) under construction.
Image
Warren A. Bechtel Album of Hoover Dam: photographic print
Date
1978-06-15
Description
Pg.75 #3293 View from the Nevada Utility Tower of Boulder Dam, showing the Memorial Day exercises in connection with the unveiling of the plaque commemorating the men who gave their lives in the construction of Boulder Dam. May 30, 1935. Pg.75 #3287 On crest of Boulder Dam, looking toward the Nevada side, showing final pour in the slot, which practically completes the concrete in Boulder Dam. May 29, 1935. Pg.75 #3298 View of Boulder Dam, from the Nevada side. The road, towers, and parapets are completed. June 1, 1935. Pg.75 #3282 Looking upstream at No.6 Intake Tower Top. Note the method of lowering the trash tracks into their respective slots. May 27, 1935.
Postcard of Hoover Dam, circa mid 1930s to 1950s
Date
1935 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
Upstream face of Boulder Dam from Arizona side.
Image
Warren A. Bechtel Album of Hoover Dam: photographic print
Date
1972-08-23
Description
Pg.17 #2509 Close-up of Boulder Dam. View taken from the Arizona side, looking upstream. Jan. 24th, 1932. Pg.17 #2514 Close-up of slot at the Upstream Face of Boulder Dam. Jan. 24th, 1934 Pg.17 #2512 Downstream face of Boulder Dam, showing foundation for Central Wing of the Power House. Jan. 24th, 1934. Pg.17 #2510 Upstream face of Boulder Dam. Jan. 24th, 1934.
A group at the Boulder Dam (Hoover Dam) groundbreaking ceremony: Charles Sumner Reynolds, pastor of the Las Vegas Methodist Church, in Masonic apron, 1930 February 22
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File
Archival Collection
Sherwin "Scoop" Garside Photographs
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Collection Number: PH-00067
Collection Name: Sherwin "Scoop" Garside Photographs
Box/Folder: Folder 02
Collection Name: Sherwin "Scoop" Garside Photographs
Box/Folder: Folder 02
Archival Component
Postcard of Hoover Dam spillway, circa 1935-1936
Date
1935 to 1936
Archival Collection
Description
Caption on image reads: "Spillway at Boulder Dam." Boulder Dam was officially re-named Hoover Dam in 1947.
Image
Postcard of crest of Hoover Dam, circa late 1930s
Date
1935 to 1940
Archival Collection
Description
An image showing a bird's eye view of cars driving on the crest of Hoover Dam. The text on the lower left corner of the image reads: Boulder Dam. Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
Image
Photograph of Hoover Dam, circa 1935
Date
1935
Archival Collection
Description
An image showing a bird's eye view of Hoover Dam and vehicles on its crest from the Nevada side. The name was officially changed from Boulder Dam to Hoover Dam in 1947.
Image
Photograph of Hoover Dam, circa 1935
Date
1935
Archival Collection
Description
An image showing a bird's eye view of Hoover Dam and vehicles on its crest from the Nevada side. The name was officially changed from Boulder Dam to Hoover Dam in 1947.
Image
Photograph of Hoover Dam, circa 1935
Date
1935
Archival Collection
Description
An image showing a bird's eye view of Hoover Dam and vehicles on its crest from the Nevada side. The name was officially changed from Boulder Dam to Hoover Dam in 1947.
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