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Photograph of generators, Hoover Dam, June 24, 1937
Date
1937-06-24
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of the Arizona-side generator room at Hoover Dam, as seen from the balcony at elevation 705. The 40,000 kilowatt ampere generator installed in unit 48 is visible in the background. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of the upstream face of Hoover Dam, circa 1935
Date
1935
Archival Collection
Description
A view of Hoover Dam's upstream face.
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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 showing Hoover Dam, circa late 1930s
Date
1936 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
Caption on right side of postcard reads: "Boulder Dam and Lake Mead as seen from the air." Boulder Dam was officially re-named Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Assembled turbine at the Hoover Dam: photographic print
Date
1954-05-02
Archival Collection
Description
From the Morgan Sweeney Photograph Collection (PH-00228). A Turbine scross-case in position at the Hoover Dam Powerplant, assembled August 6, 1951.
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Photograph of intake towers at Hoover Dam, circa 1935
Date
1935
Archival Collection
Description
A view from the Nevada side of the completed intake towers at Hoover Dam.
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Postcard of Hoover Dam at night, circa early 1930s
Date
1930 to 1935
Archival Collection
Description
Description on front of image: "The Great White Way of Hoover Dam, Oakes."
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Postcard showing Hoover Dam, circa late 1930s
Date
1936 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
Caption on postcard reads: "Boulder Dam from above the Arizona spillway." Boulder Dam was officially re-named Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Slide of Hoover Dam and Lake Mead, circa 1930-1970
Date
1930 to 1970
Archival Collection
Description
Color image showing an aerial view of Hoover Dam and Lake Mead. The Colorado River is visible below the dam. The aerial, upstream view of Hoover Dam and Lake Mead. The Colorado River is seen below the dam. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of discharged water, Hoover Dam, approximately 1932-1936
Date
1932 to 1936
Archival Collection
Description
A photograph was taken from the Nevada deck of the Hoover Dam as water was discharged from the Arizona Valve House. Site Name: Hoover Dam (dam)
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