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Photograph of Hoover Dam, circa 1935-1936

Date

1935 to 1936

Archival Collection

Description

Black and white aerial image from the upstream side of Hoover (Boulder) Dam. The four intake towers can be seen in this image.

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Hoover Dam photographs, 1930-1959

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Series

Scope and Contents

Materials contain photographic prints, photographic slides, and photographic negatives depicting the Hoover (Boulder) Dam from 1930 to 1959. The photographs primarily depict the completed dam, including its upstream and downstream faces, diversion tunnels, outlet works, powerhouse, intake towers, crest, and spillways. The photographs depict the dam from numerous angles, including photographs taken from both the Nevada and Arizona sides of the dam, the Colorado River, Lake Mead, and aerial photographs taken from planes.

Archival Collection

L. F. Manis Photograph Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00100
Collection Name: L. F. Manis Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component

Photograph of the Nevada spillway, Hoover Dam, May 1933

Date

1933-05

Description

Black and white image of the Nevada spillway at Hoover Dam under construction. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.

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Photograph of Hoover Dam construction, circa 1932 - 1933

Date

1932 to 1933

Description

Black and white image showing excavation work on Boulder Dam at night. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.

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Photograph of Hoover Dam, circa late 1930s

Date

1936 to 1939

Archival Collection

Description

A general view of Hoover Dam, as seen from the Nevada side.

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Photograph of Hoover Dam rendering, circa 1932

Date

1931 to 1933

Description

Engineer's rendering of Hoover (Boulder) Dam.

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Photograph of Hoover Dam construction, July 31, 1934

Date

1934-07-31

Description

View of Boulder Dam, now called Hoover dam, during the construction. Columns of dam are being filled in. Site Name: Hoover Dam (dam)

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Slide of Echo Dam, Nevada, June 1970

Date

1970-06

Description

A view of Echo Dam site above Dry Valley in Nevada.

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Photograph of generators at Hoover Dam, circa 1935-1940

Date

1935 to 1940

Archival Collection

Description

An image of power generators at the Hoover Dam powerhouse. Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.

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Film transparency of Hoover Dam, circa late 1930s

Date

1936 to 1939

Archival Collection

Description

An image of cars lining the top of the Hoover Dam crest. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.

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