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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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Photograph of construction of Hoover Dam, circa late 1930s
Date
1935 to 1940
Archival Collection
Description
An image of men walking through the Hoover Dam construction site. 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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Burrell C. Lawton Photograph Collection on the Hoover Dam
Identifier
PH-00120
Abstract
The Burrell C. Lawton Photograph Collection on the Hoover Dam depicts the construction of the Hoover (Boulder) Dam on the Colorado River near Las Vegas, Nevada from 1931 to 1934. The photographs primarily depict workers, construction equipment, and the progression of the dam's concrete structures. The photographs also depict construction of diversion tunnels, bridges, the gravel plant, the intake towers, and the concrete mixing plant.
Archival Collection
Slide of Echo Dam, Nevada, June 1970
Date
1970-06
Archival Collection
Description
A view of Echo Dam site above Dry Valley in Nevada.
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Photograph of the Nevada spillway, Hoover Dam, May 1933
Date
1933-05
Archival Collection
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
Archival Collection
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 construction, July 31, 1934
Date
1934-07-31
Archival Collection
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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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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