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Photograph of Hoover Dam during contruction, 1934

Date

1934-01

Description

Photograph taken by John McCreary of the Hoover Dam during construction on January 1934.

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Photograph of Hoover Dam during construction, 1934

Date

1934-01

Description

Photograph taken by John McCreary of the Hoover Dam under construction, January 1934.

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Photograph of Hoover Dam during construction, 1934

Date

1934-01

Description

Photograph taken by John McCreary of the upstream face of Hoover Dam during construction on January 1934.

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Hoover Dam photographs, approximately 1928 to 1961

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Series

Scope and Contents

The Hoover Dam photographs depict the Hoover (Boulder) Dam on the Colorado River from approximately 1928 to 1961. The photographs depict its construction and surrounding areas, including the Colorado River, Lake Mead, Black Canyon, Boulder Canyon, Boulder Highway, and Boulder City, Nevada. The photographs also depict construction crews, machinery, and the completed dam. The items described include photographic prints and negatives; items listed are photographic prints unless otherwise specified.

Archival Collection

Elton and Madelaine Garrett Photograph and Architectural Drawing Collection
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Collection Number: PH-00265
Collection Name: Elton and Madelaine Garrett Photograph and Architectural Drawing Collection
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Archival Component

Photograph of Hoover Dam, circa late 1930s

Date

1936 to 1939

Archival Collection

Description

A view of open valves looking downstream from Hoover Dam.

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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, 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, circa early 1930s

Date

1931 to 1935

Archival Collection

Description

Black and white image of the Hoover Dam tunnel construction site. There are four visible bridges over the Colorado River. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.

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Diversion tunnels at Hoover Dam: photographic print

Date

1930 (year uncertain) to 1933 (year uncertain)

Description

Several Arizona diversion tunnels and inlets in the Hoover Dam.

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Photograph of road, Hoover Dam, circa 1932.

Date

1931 to 1933

Description

View of road near Hoover Dam power substation.

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