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Bureau of Reclamation Photographs of the Hoover Dam and Boulder City, Nevada
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The Bureau of Reclamation Photographs of the Hoover Dam and Boulder City, Nevada depict the construction of the Hoover (Boulder) Dam and the development of Boulder City, Nevada from 1869 to 1974, with a bulk of the materials dating from 1929 to 1940. The photographs primarily depict the construction operations in Black Canyon, including digging tunnels, pouring concrete, building the power plant, and inspections by Bureau of Reclamation engineers. The photographs also depict Boulder City, including schools, workers, and dormitories. The collection also includes photographs of St. Thomas, Nevada, Lake Mead, Nelson’s Landing, Nevada, and an archaeological excavation near Lake Mohave, Nevada.
Archival Collection
Carson Nugget marquee sign, Carson City, Nevada
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Archival Collection
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View of the marquee for the Carson Nugget during the day with unlit neon.
507 N Carson St, Carson City, NV 89701
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Photograph of high school, Boulder City, Nevada, 1951
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Archival Collection
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Slide of the Penguin Restaurant, Carson City, Nevada, 1986
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Archival Collection
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Boulder City 31ers Photograph Collection
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The Boulder City 31ers Photograph Collection depicts the construction of the Hoover (Boulder) Dam and the development of Boulder City, Nevada from 1930 to 1987. The photographs primarily depict construction of the Hoover Dam, but they also depict workers, dormitories, the Colorado River, stores, and Black Canyon.
Archival Collection
Photograph of the Lockheed 14 aircraft in a hangar in New York, New York, July 9, 1938
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Archival Collection
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Photograph of a parade procession for Howard Hughes, New York, July 15, 1938
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Archival Collection
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