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Photograph of workers at diversion tunnel, Hoover Dam, circa 1932

Date

1931 to 1933

Description

Upstream end of diversion tunnel after spring flood.

Image

Photograph of construction on Hoover Dam diversion tunnel, February 5, 1932

Date

1932-02-05

Archival Collection

Description

An image showing the beginning of construction on the frame for the Hoover (Boulder) Dam diversion tunnel.

Image

Photograph of diversion tunnel, Hoover Dam, December 25, 1932

Date

1932-12-25

Description

Looking into diversion tunnel. (Rig. Inside) Note on back: "Inside diversion tunnel, looking down 30 ft. tunnel to the power house. Tunnel lined with steel. Air hammer scars on the perimeter. Arizona side. - W. A. Davis, 1992."

Image

Lower portals of diversion tunnels Number 3 and 4, after diversion of Colorado river was completed: photographic print, 1932 November 14

Level of Description

Item

Archival Collection

Six Companies, Inc. Hoover Dam Photograph Collection

Archival Component

Photograph of construction on Hoover Dam diversion tunnel, circa 1932

Date

1932

Archival Collection

Description

An image showing the beginning wood base for the cylinder (tunnel surface) of the Hoover (Boulder) Dam diversion tunnel.

Image

Photograph of construction on Hoover Dam diversion tunnels, circa 1930-1935

Date

1930 to 1935

Archival Collection

Description

An image of workers placing dynamite for water diversion during construction of the Hoover (Boulder) Dam diversion tunnel.

Image

Photograph of construction on Hoover Dam diversion tunnels, circa 1930-1935

Date

1930 to 1935

Archival Collection

Description

An image of workers placing dynamite for water diversion during construction of the Hoover (Boulder) Dam diversion tunnel.

Image

Photograph of diversion tunnel, Hoover Dam, circa 1932

Date

1931 to 1933

Description

Placing concrete liner in diversion tunnel, 3 feet thick. Note on back of image: "Photo taken at night. Pour lower invert first, then side walls, then ceiling. Covered walls with asphalt to prevent rapid drying of concrete. Jumbo probably sparying asphalt in this photo. Rails visible that jumbo rode on. - W. A. Davis, 1992."

Image

Mesquite diversion dam on the Virgin River, undated

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Elbert Edwards Photograph Collection

Archival Component

North portal of Bunkerville Diversion Dam, undated

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Elbert Edwards Photograph Collection

Archival Component