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Film transparency of Hoover Dam, circa late 1930s
Date
1935 to 1940
Archival Collection
Description
A view of the downstream face of Hoover Dam.
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Postcard of downstream face of Hoover Dam, circa 1934-1935
Date
1934 to 1935
Archival Collection
Description
Retouched photographic postcard of Hoover Dam.
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Photograph of a town, (Nev.), 1890-1920
Date
1890 to 1920
Archival Collection
Description
Oversized image of an unidentified town, likely in Nevada. Buildings are dispersed across the desert and are only connected by dirt roads. Mountains are visible in the distance.
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Photograph of Leadfield (Calif.), March 1926
Date
1926-03
Archival Collection
Description
Dwellings in the valley between the hills of Leadfield. Just inside Death Valley, California.
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Photograph of Colorado River, circa 1932
Date
1931 to 1933
Archival Collection
Description
Colorado River; Black Canyon before Dam construction. This is the signal man for one of the hi-lines. He could see the whole scene. He signaled operator what to do. Note on back: "Man is standing on the observation point constructed by Six Companies. Location of Ma Kennedy's wedding was on the observation point. - W. A. Davis."
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Photograph of Congress of Flight, Las Vegas (Nev.), April 13-19, 1959
Date
1959-04
Archival Collection
Description
A view of McCarran Airport during the World Congress of Flight.
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Southern Nevada Photo Album, image 074
Description
74.1 Sentenial. ; 74.2 Dead Sheep Canyon. ; 74.3 Ridge Rock. ; 74.4 Photo of a mountain. ; 74.5 "Tallest and highest peak and ridge in the Sierra Nevadas"; aerial shot of a city. [probably Reno]. ; 74.6 Source of Little Falls, [above Mt. Charleston Lodge in park].
Film transparency of Boulder City, Nevada, circa 1931-1936
Date
1931 to 1936
Archival Collection
Description
An image showing an aerial view of Boulder City. Varying components of the city, such as small shrubs and buildings, stand out against the rocky plains of the desert.
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Film transparency of Hoover Dam outlet works, circa late 1930s
Date
1935 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
An image showing an aerial view of Hoover Dam's outlet works and power house. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of Hoover Dam, circa mid 1930s
Date
1930 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
An aerial view of the Hoover Dam after construction. Two unidentified women can be seen in the forground, along with two water intake towers in the background.
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