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Photograph of a pipe, Hoover Dam, approximately 1931-1936
Date
1931 to 1936
Archival Collection
Description
Pipe inside the Hoover Dam is showcased to touring visitors who can be seen in the viewing station above. Site Name: Hoover Dam (dam)
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Film transparency of Hoover Dam, circa mid 1930s
Date
1935 to 1936
Archival Collection
Description
An image of the upstream face of Hoover Dam. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of Wilbur A. Dexheimer at Hoover Dam, 1964
Date
1964-11-16
Archival Collection
Description
Photograph of Wilbur A. Dexheimer, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner, taken on November 16, 1964, on the Hoover Dam.
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Photograph of generator at Hoover Dam, circa 1935-1940
Date
1935 to 1940
Archival Collection
Description
An image of a generator shaft in the Hoover Dam powerhouse. Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of a statue, Hoover Dam, approximately 1934-1936
Date
1934 to 1936
Archival Collection
Description
One of The "Winged Figures of the Republic" statues. The winged figures are 30 feet high and located at the top of the Hoover Dam. Site Name: Hoover Dam (dam)
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Photograph of generators, Hoover Dam, circa 1930s
Date
1931 to 1940
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white photograph of generators at Hoover Dam.
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Photograph of Hoover Dam, circa 1935-1936
Date
1935 to 1936
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white 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 Hoover Dam, circa 1932
Date
1931 to 1933
Archival Collection
Description
Looking upstream before the cofferdams were in; Nevada side on left. Note work boat on Arizona side, carrying dynamite batteries from above dam to dam site. Note on back: "All the blasting Wint observed used a generator, not batteries. Later the power was provided by permanent lines. - James J. Hester, son-in-law of W. A. "Wint" Davis, photog."
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Postcard of Hoover Dam at night, circa late 1930s
Date
1936 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
Hand-painted postcard showing an upstream view of Boulder (Hoover) Dam. Text on front of postcard: "Boulder Dam at Night"; Text on back of postcard: "Boulder Dam is the highest in the world, rises 727 feet above bed rock. It is 650 feet thick at the base, and the 45 foot crest forms a highway bridge from wall to wall of the gorge, 1180 feet in length, connecting transcontinental traffic arteries between Kingman, Arizona and Boulder City, Nevada. The view of the Dam at night is a most impressive spectacle."
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Photograph of generators at Hoover Dam, circa 1935-1940
Date
1935 to 1940
Archival Collection
Description
An image of power generators at the Hoover Dam powerhouse. Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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