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Construction of the Hoover Dam in Arizona: photgraphic print
Date
1900 (year approximate) to 1999 (year approximate)
Archival Collection
Description
From the UNLV Libraries Single Item Accession Photograph Collection (PH-00171). Nearing completion of dam construction.
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Photograph of a turbine room, Hoover Dam, approximately 1931-1936
Date
1931 to 1936
Archival Collection
Description
The inside of the turbine room in the Hoover Dam while it was under construction.
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Photograph of excavation activities at the bed of Hoover Dam, 1932-1933
Date
1932 to 1933
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of excavation activities at the bed of Hoover Dam. High scalers can be seen displaying their clinging skills on the walls of the Black Canyon. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of power plant, Hoover Dam, April 12, 1938
Date
1938-04-12
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of the downstream face of Hoover Dam and its power plant at night, as seen from the lower portal road at the dam. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, circa 1935-1947
Date
1935 to 1947
Archival Collection
Description
Picture of the upstream face of Hoover Dam. The dam intake towers and a sailboat are visible.
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Photograph of gravel plant, Hoover Dam, March 19, 1932
Date
1932-03-19
Archival Collection
Description
Close up of sand classifier in the gravel plant used for the construction of Boulder Dam, now called Hoover Dam. Site Name: Hoover Dam (dam)
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Photograph of visitors in powerhouse at Hoover Dam, circa 1935-1940
Date
1935 to 1940
Archival Collection
Description
An image of visitors posing in the gallery leading from the elevator to the Hoover Dam powerhouse. Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of visitors in powerhouse at Hoover Dam, circa 1935-1940
Date
1935 to 1940
Archival Collection
Description
An image of visitors standing in the gallery leading from the elevator to the Hoover Dam powerhouse. Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of the Rotary Club, Hoover Dam, October 1946
Date
1946
Archival Collection
Description
An image of Rotary Club members having lunch at Boulder Dam while an unidentified man stands up to give a speech. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Film tranpsarency of construction at Hoover Dam, circa early 1930s
Date
1930 to 1935
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of Hoover Dam's construction from the downstream side. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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