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Slide of the construction phase of the Hoover Dam, December 1, 1932
Date
1932-12-01
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of the early construction phase of Hoover Dam in Black Canyon. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of Hoover Dam, circa mid 1930s
Date
1930 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
An aerial view of the Hoover Dam after construction. Two unidentified women can be seen in the forground, along with two water intake towers in the background.
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Postcard showing Hoover Dam, circa 1930s-1940s
Date
1930 to 1949
Archival Collection
Description
A colored postcard showing an artist's representation of Boulder Dam, later known as Hoover Dam, in Black Canyon, with Fortification Mountain lying in background. From this angle, intake towers can be seen sticking out of Lake Mead, along with the U-shaped power house at the base of the dam.
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Photograph of visitors at Hoover Dam, circa late 1930s
Date
1935 to 1940
Archival Collection
Description
An image of visitors boarding an elevator for a tour of Hoover Dam. Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of buses on Hoover Dam, circa late 1930s
Date
1935 to 1940
Archival Collection
Description
An image of two Union Pacific buses on the crest of Hoover Dam. Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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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 1935-1936
Date
1935 to 1936
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white ground 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 people touring the Hoover Dam, 1934-1939
Date
1934 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
A group of individuals viewing the Hoover Dam from the very bottom of the basin. They are all looking up at the massive concrete structure. Site Name: Hoover Dam (dam)
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Photograph of the construction phase of Hoover Dam, January 2, 1935
Date
1935-01-02
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of the construction phase of Hoover Dam. The metal framework seen at the base of the dam will later become the dam's powerhouse. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Slide of Hoover Dam spillway, circa late 1930s
Date
1935 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
An image of water flowing over one of the Hoover Dam spillways. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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