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The Bureau of Reclamation Photographs of the Hoover Dam and Boulder City, Nevada depict the construction of the Hoover (Boulder) Dam and the development of Boulder City, Nevada from 1869 to 1974, with a bulk of the materials dating from 1929 to 1940. The photographs primarily depict the construction operations in Black Canyon, including digging tunnels, pouring concrete, building the power plant, and inspections by Bureau of Reclamation engineers. The photographs also depict Boulder City, including schools, workers, and dormitories. The collection also includes photographs of St. Thomas, Nevada, Lake Mead, Nelson’s Landing, Nevada, and an archaeological excavation near Lake Mohave, Nevada.
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A wall mounted sign for the TA in Mill City with a detail shot of the welcome sign during the day.
6000 Frontage Rd, Mill City, NV 89418
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Materials include photographs of Boulder City, Caliente, Moapa Valley, Panaca, and Pioche, Nevada from 1890-1972.
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