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Slide of the construction phase of Hoover Dam, November 18, 1931

Date

1931-11-18

Description

Black and white image of the construction phase of the Boulder Canyon Project, also known as Hoover Dam. This image features the first round of drilling to enlarge the upper portal of diversion tunnel No. 2. The welded steel "Jumbo Rig" mounted on the truck has 25 air drills on it. The swing shift crew standing next to the rig prepare for work. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.

Image

Las Vegas Israelite of Nevada, Vol. 18, No. 12 (1982-06-18), page 18

File
Download 0788.jp2 (image/jp2; 1.93 MB)

Page

18

Digital ID

sn86076010_1982061801_018

Las Vegas Israelite of Nevada, Vol. 18, No. 18 (1982-09-17), page 18

File
Download 0930.jp2 (image/jp2; 1.94 MB)

Page

18

Digital ID

sn86076010_1982091701_018

Las Vegas Sentinel-Voice, Vol. 18, No. 32 (1997-12-18), page 18

File
Download 1283.jp2 (image/jp2; 3.36 MB)

Page

18

Digital ID

sn86076451_1997121801_018