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Slide of observation point at Lake Mead, circa late 1930s
Date
1935 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
An image of visitors and parked cars near the Dr. Elwood Mead dedication plaque located at Lakeview Point, Lake Mead. The original home of the plaque, the viewing point provides visitors with a unique sight of the lake from the reservoir's outskirts.
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Slide of downstream face of Hoover Dam, circa late 1930s
Date
1935 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
An image of the downstream face of Hoover Dam in Black Canyon, showing the power plant, outlet works and diversion tunnel portals in the foreground. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Slide of downstream face of Hoover Dam at dusk, circa late 1930s
Date
1935 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
An image of the illuminated downstream face of Hoover Dam at dusk, including the power plant and electric transmission towers. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Slide of Hoover Dam generators, circa late 1930s
Date
1935 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
An image of hydroelectric generators inside the powerhouse at Hoover Dam. A man standing next to one of the generators shows their scale. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Slide of the porte cochere of the El Rancho Vegas, Las Vegas, circa early 1950s
Date
1950 to 1955
Archival Collection
Description
An image of automobiles under the porte cochere of the El Rancho Vegas. The neon "windmill" sign is visible on top of the building.
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Slide of the Sands Hotel sign, Las Vegas, circa 1950s-1960s
Date
1952 to 1969
Archival Collection
Description
An image showing an exterior view of the Sands Hotel and Casino. Performances by Frank Sinatra and Joey Bishop are advertised on the marquee.
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Slide of the New Frontier, Las Vegas, circa 1950s-1960s
Date
1955 to 1967
Archival Collection
Description
An image showing an exterior view of the New Frontier Hotel and Casino. Performances by the Will Mastin Trio and Sammy Davis, Jr. are advertised on the marquee.
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Slide of a man and a car in Government Park, Boulder City, Nevada, circa mid 1930s
Date
1935 to 1938
Archival Collection
Description
An image of a man standing by a car and looking at a sign with directions for Boulder Dam, Boulder Ferry, and Kingman, Arizona. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Film transparency of electrical transmission towers and wires near Hoover Dam, circa late 1940s
Date
1945 to 1949
Archival Collection
Description
A image of electrical transmission towers and wires near Hoover Dam. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Film transparency showing Winged Figures of the Republic at Hoover Dam, circa 1940s-1950s
Date
1940 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
An image showing a profile view 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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