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Film transparency of the Black Canyon and Colorado River area, June 23, 1929
Date
1929-06-23
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of the Black Canyon Reservoir site as seen from Monument Pass on the Nevada side of the Colorado River. This photograph was taken at 6:25 a.m.
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Film transparency of the projected dam site in Boulder Canyon, circa early 1930s
Date
1931 to 1936
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of the Boulder Canyon Dam "C" site. Written on the image are the dimensions of the canyon. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Film transparency of Fortification Hill, Nevada, February 26, 1935
Date
1935-02-26
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image with the following printed description: "Fortification Hill as seen from the Nevada shore of Black Canyon Reservoir."
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Film transparency of electrical equipment, Hoover Dam, June 24, 1937
Date
1937-06-24
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of Hoover Dam with the following printed description: "Rotating field for the generator for Unit N5 under erection. Field poles installed ready for testing." Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Film transparency of power equipment, Hoover Dam, April 1941
Date
1941-04
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of Hoover Dam with the following description (provided by Special Collections): "View of bank 287.5 KVV transformers along the ramp of the Arizona powerhouse. April 1941." Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Film transparency of a Winged Figure of the Republic statue, Hoover Dam, circa 1930s
Date
1931 to 1936
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of one of the Winged Figures of the Republic statues at Hoover Dam. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Film transparency of Nelson's Landing, Nevada, before September 14, 1974
Date
1970 to 1974
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white aerial view of Nelson's Landing prior to the September 14, 1974 flood that washed the boat landing into Lake Mohave.
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Photograph of workers' dormitories along the river, Hoover Dam, approximately 1932-1936
Date
1932 to 1936
Archival Collection
Description
Looking downstream at eyelevel at the Colorado River with Black Canyon and the Hoover Dam workers' dormitories in view on the side of the mountain.
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Photograph of river visible from the top of the canyon, Hoover Dam, approximately 1931-1934
Date
1931 to 1934
Archival Collection
Description
Looking down from the top of the canyon to the Colorado River. Some construction on the Hoover Dam is visible at the bottom near the water's edge. Site Name: Hoover Dam (dam)
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Photograph of men near large steel machinery, Hoover Dam, approximately 1931-1936
Date
1931 to 1936
Archival Collection
Description
Men go back to working on their tasks during the construction of the Hoover Dam. The large steel object behind them could possibly be a large train engine, evident by the tracks on the concrete floor.
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