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Film strip of Boulder City or Hoover Dam construction, image 011: photographic print

Date

1930 (year approximate) to 1939 (year approximate)

Description

This photograph has three images. The first one (0272_0049) shows the No.2 diversion tunnel with floor and side walls concreted during the Hoover Dam Project (Taken by Oakes). The inscription reads "Trucking mud to short hoist above that transfers the mud further in, reinforcing with re-bar where spillway 'intersects' diversion tunnel." The second one (0272_0050) reads, "Big Gamble - using 8 yd. Bucket, dumping mud in small face pour. Notice all that rebar. This is where the dam takes off from the powerhouse. Did this once too often - at a much higher elevation. Cable broke at tail tower, bucket no longer under control. Knocked out the panel and slide down the face of the dam and slowly came to a halt. The doors came open and dumped the mud. Lot of excitement at the pour. Someone noticed a small light down by the bucket. Investigating, they found a bell boy striking matches. He had ridden the bucket all the way down." The third image (0272_0051) reads "View of powerhouse. (x) shows where turbines will be installed." (Bureau of Reclamation photo)

Image

Warren A. Bechtel Album of Hoover Dam: photographic print

Date

1978-11-17

Description

Pg.92 #3450 President Roosevelt dedicating Boulder Dam. Sept. 30, 1935. Pg.92 #3479 View taken from adit, showing No.1 pour in downstream No.2 diversion tunnel plug. Cribbing for use as temporary pipe supports. Sept. 27, 1935. Pg.92 #3475 Nevada Intake Tower roofs. Note concrete shingle arrangement. Sept. 27, 1935. Pg.92 #3472 View of Switchyard, showing control house, foundations and general excavation. Sept. 27, 1935.

Frontier Girl Scouts information and scanned photographs for "100 Years of Influence"

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Women of Diversity Productions, Inc. Records
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-01161
Collection Name: Women of Diversity Productions, Inc. Records
Box/Folder: Digital File 00

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