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The front face of Hoover Dam looking down from atop Hoover Dam, Nevada: photographic slide
Date
1983-08
Archival Collection
Description
This series of photographs documents the historic water overflow at Hoover Dam as seen from the Arizona side of the dam. Taken in August of 1983, this overflow marked the first time the spillways were used during a flood. After initially being filled, the spillways were tested once in August of 1941.
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The front face of Hoover Dam looking down from atop Hoover Dam, Nevada: photographic slide
Date
1983-08
Archival Collection
Description
This series of photographs documents the historic water overflow at Hoover Dam as seen from the Arizona side of the dam. Taken in August of 1983, this overflow marked the first time the spillways were used during a flood. After initially being filled, the spillways were tested once in August of 1941.
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Photograph of ferry, Hoover Dam, 1930s
Date
1930 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
Ferry moves along the river at the Hoover Dam.
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Photograph of Hoover Dam construction, 1930s
Date
1930 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
Blasting operations in the background during the construction of the Hoover Dam, 1930s.
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Postcard of the Hoover Dam, 1936-1950s
Date
1936 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
View of the Hoover Dam from above. Written on the bottom of the postcard is: "Boulder Dam and Fortification Mt[?] 660 Vegas Studio."
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Aerial photograph of the completed dam, Hoover Dam, circa 1930s
Date
1931 to 1940
Archival Collection
Description
Aerial view of completed Hoover Dam and a sailboat on Lake Mead in the rear.
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Photograph of dam construction, Hoover Dam, March 23, 1932
Date
1932-03-23
Archival Collection
Description
Concrete lining in the diversion tunnels. Two cubic-yard buckets are suspended from the Gantry Crane. Site Name: Hoover Dam (dam)
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Photograph of Hoover Dam, circa 1935
Date
1935
Archival Collection
Description
Picture of the power substation construction at Hoover (Boulder) Dam.
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Photograph of completed dam, Hoover Dam, circa early 1930s
Date
1931 to 1940
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white photograph of the completed Hoover Dam and beginning of the formation of Lake Mead.
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