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.
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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 Box/Folder: N/A
An image showing a bird's eye view of cars driving on the crest of Hoover Dam. The text on the lower left corner of the image reads: Boulder Dam. Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.