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Construction of the Hoover Dam in Arizona: photgraphic print
Date
1900 (year approximate) to 1999 (year approximate)
Archival Collection
Description
From the UNLV Libraries Single Item Accession Photograph Collection (PH-00171). Nearing completion of dam construction.
Image
Construction of the Hoover Dam in Arizona: photgraphic print
Date
1900 (year approximate) to 1999 (year approximate)
Archival Collection
Description
From the UNLV Libraries Single Item Accession Photograph Collection (PH-00171). Work progresses on Hoover Dam.
Image
Postcard of elevator at Hoover Dam, circa late 1930s
Date
1935 to 1940
Archival Collection
Description
An image showing a street view of the visitors' elevator tower and Hoover Dam's crest. Caption on right side of image reads: Visitors elevator tower and crest of Boulder Dam. Boulder Dam was officially re-named Hoover Dam in 1947.
Image
Film transparency of Hoover Dam, circa late 1930s
Date
1935 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
An image showing aerial view of Hoover Dam. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
Image
Film transparency of Hoover Dam, circa 1940s-1950s
Date
1940 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
An image showing the upstream face of Hoover Dam; intake towers can be seen in Lake Mead. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
Image
Photograph of construction pulleys, Hoover Dam, approximately 1931-1934
Date
1931 to 1934
Archival Collection
Description
An image of construction on the Hoover Dam including construction materials like pulleys. Site Name: Hoover Dam (dam)
Image
Photograph at Hoover Dam site, circa 1932
Date
1931 to 1933
Archival Collection
Description
View at Colorado River area near Hoover Dam site. Photographer W.A. Davis disagrees with the identification. He says, "Hills west (10 miles) of Las Vegas, Charleston range in background. Petroglyphs on the rocks, Rocks are red and yellow."
Image
Photograph of a penstock pipe in Hoover Dam, 1930s
Date
1930 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
Photograph of Hoover Powerplant with a section of penstock pipe during the construction of Hoover Dam, 1930s.
Image
Photograph of construction, Hoover Dam, April 11, 1932
Date
1932-04-11
Archival Collection
Description
Finishing slabs in invert lining during the construction of Boulder Dam (now called Hoover Dam). Site Name: Hoover Dam (dam)
Image
Dams (Schroder), 1961
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
Las Vegas Library Regional History Files Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00809
Collection Name: Las Vegas Library Regional History Files Collection
Box/Folder: Box 08
Collection Name: Las Vegas Library Regional History Files Collection
Box/Folder: Box 08
Archival Component