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Photograph of artesian well in Paradise Valley, before 1920

Date

open start to 1920

Description

Men near a drilling rig and an artesian well in operation, with structures in background.

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Photograph of three men in the river, Paradise Valley (Nev.), June 21, 1908

Date

1908-06-21

Description

Three men swim in the river of Paradise Valley, Nevada. Written with photo is the message: "Dear Leva: You ought to come in the water is fine. Ho Ho We might go boating. W.B. June 21:08." Men identified from left to right are: 1) unidentified; 2) Jake Beckley; 3) Will Beckley.

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Photograph of ferry, Hoover Dam, 1930s

Date

1930 to 1939

Description

Ferry moves along the river at the Hoover Dam.

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Postcard of Boulder Canyon Dam site, Boulder Canyon (Ariz.), 1900-1920

Date

1900 to 1920

Description

Man with a hat sits on a beach next to water. Written atop postcard with an arrow pointing to mountain reads "Boulder Can[y]on Dam Site." Underneath the man reads: "Reservoir Site Colorado River 40 Miles East of Las Vegas, Nev. Looking down stream."

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Photographs of Hoover Dam construction, Boulder City (Nev.), 1931-1936

Date

1931 to 1936

Description

Leather-bound photo album entitled "Snap Shots: Boulder Dam - Colorado River" with images of Hoover Dam during construction

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