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Aerial view of Hoover Dam: photographic print

Date

1900 (year approximate) to 1965 (year approximate)

Description

From the Hazel Baker Denton Photograph Collection (PH-00312)

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Postcard of Hoover Dam construction, January 1934

Date

1934-01

Description

Black and White photographic postcard showing construction workers, cranes, and cement forms on Hoover (Boulder) Dam. Text on front of postcard: "Boulder Dam- Jan. 1934."

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Postcard of the top of Hoover Dam, circa 1930s

Date

1930 to 1939

Description

Black and white photographic image of the view from the top of Hoover (Boulder) Dam. Automobiles can be seen parked along the curb and driving on the street. "On top of Boulder Dam" is written on the front of the postcard.

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Photograph of Franklin D. Roosevelt, Hoover Dam, September 30, 1935

Date

1935-09-30

Description

Black and white image of President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivering the dedication address at Hoover Dam. The sign underneath him reads: "Franklin D. Roosevelt; President of the United States; Dedicating the Boulder Dam - Sept. 30, 1935." Handwritten text on the image reads: "Photographed by Walter J. Lubken, Six Com. Inc." Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.

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Film transparency of Hoover Dam spillway, circa mid 1930s-1950s

Date

1936 to 1959

Archival Collection

Description

An image of the Hoover Dam spillway. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.

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Film transparency of Hoover Dam spillway, circa mid 1930s-1950s

Date

1935 to 1959

Archival Collection

Description

An image of the Hoover Dam spillway. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.

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Photograph of construction at dam's base, Hoover Dam, approximately 1932-19336

Date

1932 to 1936

Description

A blurry photograph of the construction of the power house at the Hoover Dam. Site Name: Hoover Dam (dam)

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Photograph of men in a control room at the Hoover Dam, 1954

Date

1954

Description

At far left is Howard Hillis, explaining the operations of the Los Angeles control room at Hoover Dam. Also pictured (from left to right) are: Spencer L. Butterfield, State Bond Chairman; V.A. Ninnie, State Bond Sales Director; Earl O. Shreve, National U.S. Savings Bond Director; and Arnold J. Raven, Regional Bond Sales Director.

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Photograph of concrete forms, Hoover Dam, circa early 1930s

Date

1931 to 1936

Description

Close-up of concrete forms during Hoover Dam construction.

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Photograph of dam construction, Hoover Dam, circa early 1930s

Date

1931 to 1936

Description

Hoover Dam and power plant under construction at Black Canyon.

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