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Photograph of a caravan of over 500 automobiles, Boulder City, Nevada, November 1932

Date

1932-11

Archival Collection

Bureau of Reclamation Photographs of the Hoover Dam and Boulder City, Nevada

Description

Black and white image of a caravan of over 500 automobiles on their way to visit the Boulder Canyon Project in Boulder City. The passengers were possibly headed to view the diversion of the Colorado River. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.

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Slide of a cottage built by Six Companies, Boulder City, Nevada, January 7, 1932

Date

1932-01-07

Archival Collection

Bureau of Reclamation Photographs of the Hoover Dam and Boulder City, Nevada

Description

Black and white image of children standing outside of a cottage (similar to 450 others in the area) built by Six Companies, Inc. for their married employees in Boulder City. Many residents planted cactus and other shrubs indigenous to the area in their lawns.

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Photograph of a parade for Howard Hughes, New York City, July 15, 1938

Date

1938-07-15

Archival Collection

Howard Hughes Public Relations Photograph Collection

Description

The black and white view of a parade being held in celebration of Howard Hughes' completion of his Around the World flight in New York City, New York.

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Photograph of the Boulder Dam Hotel, Boulder City, Nevada, January 25, 1935

Date

1935-01-25

Archival Collection

Union Pacific Railroad Photographs

Description

The grayscale view of the inner lobby of the Boulder Dam Hotel in Boulder City, Nevada. A variety of furniture can be seen in the room, along with a lighted fireplace. The hotel is located at 1305 Arizona Street.

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Film transparency showing construction in Boulder City, Nevada, circa 1942-1940s

Date

1942 to 1949

Archival Collection

L. F. Manis Photograph Collection

Description

The view of an unidentified building being constructed in Boulder City. In the background of the photo the Shell Station can be seen on the corner of Nevada Way and Arizona Street. The sign reads, "P. S. Webb General Contractor."

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Photograph of a school classroom, Boulder City, Nevada, January 17, 1947

Date

1947-01-17

Archival Collection

Elbert Edwards Photograph Collection

Description

Description provided with image: "This view illustrates the crowded conditions attendant to the multi-purpose use of this small 26' x 15' room of the Legion Building. It is used as a beginner's band practice room, nurse's quarters for treatment and health inspection. It has also been used as a classroom for special remedial groups. Jan. 17, 1947, Boulder City , Nevada."

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Architectural drawing of the Showboat Hotel and Casino (Atlantic City), room and suite layouts, 1985

Date

1985

Archival Collection

Martin Stern Architectural Records

Description

Room and suite layouts for the construction of the Showboat Hotel and Casino in Atlantic city. Includes revision dates. Parchment copy.
Site Name: Showboat Hotel and Casino (Atlantic City)
Address: 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ

Latest Drawing Revision: 1985-11-22

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Architectural drawing of the Showboat Hotel and Casino (Atlantic City), stair number 2 plan, 1985

Date

1985

Archival Collection

Martin Stern Architectural Records

Description

Plans for the construction of the Showboat Hotel Casino in Atlantic City from 1985. Parchment copy. Drawn by J.R.M. and N.D.
Site Name: Showboat Hotel and Casino (Atlantic City)
Address: 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ

Latest Drawing Revision: 1985-09-13

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Photograph of water storage tank construction in Boulder City, circa 1931

Date

1931 (year approximate)

Archival Collection

Ray Cutright Collection of Winthrop A. Davis Photographs

Description

Construction of a water tank in Boulder City by the Clearfire Water Company.

Transcribed Notes: Notes on photo sleeve: 'Hill leveled with dynamite before building tank - Clearfire Water Co. Water came into booster plant from river. Dumps at river were on inclined steel rails and went up and down with water level. Then went from booster plant to clarification station, then on to this storage tank.' (W.A. Davis)

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Photograph of W. R. Armstrong, Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Shelley, and N. E. McKinnon, Boulder City, Nevada, circa 1931

Date

1930 to 1932

Archival Collection

Union Pacific Railroad Photographs

Description

The grayscale view of Union Pacific employee W. R. Armstrong, Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Shelley, and ticket master N. E. McKinnon standing next to railroad cars in Boulder City, Nevada. A white sign can be seen in the background reading: "Boulder City."

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