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Photograph of Hoover Dam construction, circa early 1930s
Date
1930 to 1935
Archival Collection
Description
A camp on the Colorado River as a part of the Hoover Dam construction.
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Photograph of Hoover Dam construction, circa early 1930s
Date
1930 to 1935
Archival Collection
Description
A view of trucks driving on a road as a part of the Hoover Dam construction. The Colorado River is visible in the background.
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Postcard of trains near the Hoover Dam site, circa early 1930s
Date
1930 to 1935
Archival Collection
Description
Provided quote by Dave Coons: "Three locomotives at dam site; Hoover Dam construction. Middle locomotive ex-LV&T locomotive. Used by 6 Companies, judging by square tender."
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Photograph of a truck for Hoover Dam construction, Nevada, circa 1930s
Date
1930 to 1935
Archival Collection
Description
Description given with photograph: "Truck mounted drilling used by Six Companies in upper portion of diversion Tunnels; Hoover Dam construction."
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Photograph of a truck near Colorado River, circa late 1920s to early 1930s
Date
1925 to 1935
Archival Collection
Description
An overhead view of a truck by the river, a foot bridge, and other Hoover Dam construction equipment. The Colorado River is pictured in the background.
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Photograph of a bulldozer, Hoover Dam, circa late 1920s to early 1930s
Date
1925 to 1935
Archival Collection
Description
A view of a bulldozer digging a tunnel for the construction of the Hoover Dam.
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Photograph of a tunnel during construction of Hoover Dam, circa late 1920s to early 1930s
Date
1920 to 1930
Archival Collection
Description
An interior view looking Inside of a tunnel during Hoover Dam construction.
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Photograph of Hoover Dam dedication, September 30, 1935
Date
1935-09-30
Archival Collection
Description
The dedication ceremony of the Hoover Dam.
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Photograph of a Nevada-California Electric Corporation sign, circa late 1920s - early 1930s
Date
1935
Archival Collection
Description
The Nevada-California Electric Corporation sign for the construction of the Hoover Dam. The sign reads: "The Nevada-California Electric Corporation is serving the Hoover Dam Construction thru The Southern Sierras Power Co. and The Nevada-California Power Co. This line is 225 miles in length and has a capacity of 40,000 horsepower at 132,000 volts."
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Photograph of Hoover Dam power plant, circa late 1920s to early 1930s
Date
1935
Archival Collection
Description
Unidentified individuals at the generating station/power plant of the Hoover Dam.
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